Transparency Verdict
John Hiester Chevrolet earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · St. Louis, MO
Collected Oct 6, 2025 – Dec 10, 2025 · Updated Apr 24, 2026
Location
St. Louis, MO
The full story
Why John Hiester Chevrolet earned this grade
Between October 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$799 is $268 above the MO average of $531. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
Add-ons show up on most deals
33% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,985. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
9 verified OTD quotes from John Hiester Chevrolet
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
4 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for John Hiester Chevrolet
- Doc fee is $399 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.
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.
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 John Hiester Chevrolet in St. Louis, MO, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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