Transparency Verdict
Adam Auto Group 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 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Crestwood, IL
Collected Nov 25, 2025 – Apr 23, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026
Location
Crestwood, IL
The full story
Why Adam Auto Group earned this grade
Between November 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 $368, their doc fee sits at or just under the IL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 7 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
! Where to push back
1 thingThe listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 4.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,505 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
7 verified OTD quotes from Adam Auto Group
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 — 7 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Adam Auto Group
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($368) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adam Auto Group's doc fee?
Adam Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $376. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Adam Auto Group add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Adam Auto Group does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Adam Auto Group a good dealer?
Adam Auto Group has a transparency score of 96.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 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 Adam Auto Group in Crestwood, IL, that has meant 7 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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