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John Hiester Chevrolet

St. Louis, MO·9 verified quotes*

Oct 6, 2025Dec 10, 2025· Score updated Apr 5, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 82/100
Add-on Rate
33%of quotes

Avg $2,985 when present

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Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($799) is $269 above MO average ($530)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,985 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
MO avg$530
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

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$63,500
$799doc fee$2,985add-onsSaved $5,727
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Most Common Add-ons

1
hiester protection packageavg $995
3 quotes
2
gm floor linersavg $395
3 quotes
3
gm sidestepsavg $1,595
3 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Hiester Chevrolet's doc fee?

John Hiester Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The MO average is $499. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does John Hiester Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

John Hiester Chevrolet adds an average of $995 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 John Hiester Chevrolet a good dealer?

John Hiester Chevrolet has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for John Hiester Chevrolet

  • Doc fee is $401 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$995 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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