C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Bloomington, MN
Collected Oct 22, 2025Oct 23, 2025 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Bloomington, MN

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The full story

Why Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $350 is above MN's legal cap of $125. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $125 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

2 verified OTD quotes from Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2026 GMC Yukon XL 4WD 4dr Denali

DenaliNew2 quotes
$110,479
$350doc fee$399add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $399
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington

  • Minor add-ons (~$399) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($350) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington's doc fee?

Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The MN average is $277. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington add mandatory add-ons?

Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington adds an average of $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington a good dealer?

Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington has a transparency score of 79.8/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Walser Buick GMC of Bloomington in Bloomington, MN, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$350
MN avg$347
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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