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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Sport Chevrolet earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Silver Spring, MD
Collected Jan 21, 2026Jun 8, 2026 · Updated Jun 10, 2026

Location

Silver Spring, MD

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The full story

Why Sport Chevrolet earned this grade

Between January 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 1.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $33 above the MD average of $766. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons show up on most deals

40% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $299. 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.

5 verified OTD quotes from Sport 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

2 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

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$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $729
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Used2 quotes
$66,972
$799doc fee$299add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $299
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Sport Chevrolet

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$120) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

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 Sport Chevrolet's doc fee?

Sport Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The MD average is $766. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sport Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Sport Chevrolet adds an average of $120 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 Sport Chevrolet a good dealer?

Sport Chevrolet has a transparency score of 91.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 Sport Chevrolet in Silver Spring, MD, that has meant 5 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
76
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
MD avg$766
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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