Transparency Verdict
Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Port Orchard, WA
Collected Oct 28, 2025 – Jul 29, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Gilchrist Chevrolet Of Port Orchard qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 2 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard earned this grade
Between October 2025 and July 2026, 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
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
2 verified OTD quotes from Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard
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2 verified quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard
- 1 of 2 quotes included $197 in add-ons (Paint Protection), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($200) is at or below WA average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard charges a $200 documentation fee and averages $99 in dealer add-ons when present. Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
What is Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard's doc fee?
Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $212. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard add mandatory add-ons?
Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard adds an average of $99 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 Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard a good dealer?
Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard earns a Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard in Port Orchard, WA, 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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