A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Adam Auto Group Inc 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 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Crestwood, IL
Collected Nov 25, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026 · Updated Oct 1, 2026

Location

Crestwood, IL

8 rated dealers within 30 miles · Open full map →

CarEdge Certified — Adam Auto Group Inc, Grade A, score 96 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Adam Auto Group Inc qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 96/100 from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Adam Auto Group Inc earned this grade

Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 things

Doc 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 8 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 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.4% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,540 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.

8 verified OTD quotes from Adam Auto Group Inc

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

5 vehicle transactions — 8 individual quotes

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

RSUsed2 quotes
$14,418
$367doc feeNo add-onsSaved $863
View 2 Quotes →

2020 Lincoln Aviator

Used
$26,728
$1,163doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Lincoln Aviator

SPORT UTILITY 4Used
$27,308
$1,163doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2018 BMW 5-Series

5-SeriesUsed
$30,835
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Ford F-150

CREW CAB PICKUPUsed3 quotes
$23,850
$368doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,340
View 3 Quotes →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($368) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Adam Auto Group Inc

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below IL 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.

Keep researching

Look up another dealer by name, brand, city, or zip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Adam Auto Group Inc charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Adam Auto Group Inc charges a $368 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Adam Auto Group Inc earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is Adam Auto Group Inc's doc fee?

Adam Auto Group Inc charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $379. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Adam Auto Group Inc add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Adam Auto Group Inc does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Adam Auto Group Inc a good dealer?

Adam Auto Group Inc has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

Explore Illinois dealer data

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 Inc in Crestwood, IL, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
88
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$368
IL avg$379
National avg$404

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

CarEdge

Let CarEdge handle this dealer

Our AI Buying Agent contacts the dealer for you, pushes for a real out-the-door price, and brings offers back for you to approve. Prefer a person? A Concierge runs the whole deal end to end.

Let CarEdge negotiate

*Information provided for general informational purposes only. Scores are independently calculated and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with any dealer. Verify all information independently before making a purchase decision. See our Terms of Service.