Advance 1 Auto Group earns a C.
Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.
- $358
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$12 below IL avg
In 1 recent quote
Limited confidenceLombard, ILUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Advance 1 Auto Group earned this grade
Between October 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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 thingDoc fee is in line with the market
At $358, their doc fee sits at or just under the IL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
! Where to push back
1 thingListing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 15.5% above the advertised listing — roughly $5,425 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
1 verified OTD quote from Advance 1 Auto Group
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At a Glance
Tips for Advance 1 Auto Group
- Dealer markup is 16% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($358) 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.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Advance 1 Auto Group charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Advance 1 Auto Group charges a $358 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Advance 1 Auto Group earns Transparency Grade C, based on limited data (1 verified quote).
What is the doc fee at Advance 1 Auto Group?
Advance 1 Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $358. The IL average is $371. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Advance 1 Auto Group add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Advance 1 Auto Group typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 1 recent verified quote.
Is Advance 1 Auto Group a good dealership?
Advance 1 Auto Group earns a Grade C, based on limited data (1 verified quote). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Advance 1 Auto Group has 3 verified quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Advance 1 Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Advance 1 Auto Group on 1 verified out-the-door quote, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $358 versus an IL average of $370. None of its 1 recent quote included dealer add-ons.
Is Advance 1 Auto Group a transparent car dealer in Lombard?
CarEdge has limited data on Advance 1 Auto Group so far. Advance 1 Auto Group holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
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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 Advance 1 Auto Group in Lombard, IL, that has meant 1 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 C.
Doc Fee Comparison
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