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Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $403
- Total dealer fees
- 20%
- Quoted add-ons
$6 above IL median
On 1 of 5 quotes, past year
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Why Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign earned this grade
Sam Leman Chevrolet Of Champaign has an A grade, based on 5 quotes from December 2025 through August 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees are itemized. All 5 quotes show fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $390.56. The Median state fee in IL was $397.13, the middle fee amount in the state reference.
Where to push back
One quote lists $1,995 in required extras. Ask what the charge covers, whether it can be removed, and whether the vehicle can be sold without it. One quote also had unclear taxes, so request a written breakdown of taxes and government charges. Ask for an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges before agreeing.
5 verified OTD quotes from Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign
- 1 of 5 quotes included add-ons (Midwest Package), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Dec 2025 to Aug 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign charges $403 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $399 when present. Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).
Does Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign add dealer add-ons?
Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign adds an average of $399 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 5 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign a good dealership?
Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign?
CarEdge reviews Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with dealer fees of $403 versus an IL median of $397. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 5 quotes in the past year.
Is Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Champaign?
Yes. Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign compare to other Chevrolet dealers?
You can compare Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Chevrolet dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chevrolet dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Illinois and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank Chevrolet dealers on the same data.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Sam Leman Chevrolet of Champaign in Champaign, IL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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