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Al Piemonte Buick GMC earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $378
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$19 below IL median
In 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote May 2026)Elmhurst, ILUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Al Piemonte Buick GMC earned this grade
Al Piemonte Buick Gmc is graded A based on five verified quotes from January through May 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — All five quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, making the charges visible on the written offers.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $973.26 across the five quotes. The Median state fee in IL was $397.13—the middle fee amount in the state's eligible quote sample—and dealer fees exceeded that figure in two quotes. Ask whether the dealer fee can be reduced and confirm the full amount in writing before agreeing.
Taxes were unclear in one quote. Ask for a written breakdown showing the tax calculation alongside the selling price, dealer fees, required extras and government charges. Get an itemized written offer and compare the vehicle's selling price with its advertised price before agreeing.
5 verified OTD quotes from Al Piemonte Buick GMC
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Al Piemonte Buick GMC
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects May 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Al Piemonte Buick GMC charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Al Piemonte Buick GMC charges $378 in dealer fees. Al Piemonte Buick GMC earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).
Does Al Piemonte Buick GMC add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Al Piemonte Buick GMC typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 5 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Al Piemonte Buick GMC a good dealership?
Al Piemonte Buick GMC has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Al Piemonte Buick GMC?
CarEdge reviews Al Piemonte Buick GMC on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (93/100), with dealer fees of $378 versus an IL median of $397. None of its 5 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Al Piemonte Buick GMC a transparent Buick dealer in Elmhurst?
Yes. Al Piemonte Buick GMC holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (93/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Al Piemonte Buick GMC compare to other Buick dealers?
You can compare Al Piemonte Buick GMC's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Buick dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Buick dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Buick Dealerships in Chicago, Best Buick Dealerships in Illinois and Best Buick Dealerships in the US rank Buick dealers on the same data.
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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 Al Piemonte Buick GMC in Elmhurst, IL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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