A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Apple 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Tinley Park, IL
Collected Nov 25, 2025Jul 7, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026

Location

Tinley Park, IL

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CarEdge Certified — Apple Chevrolet, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Apple Chevrolet qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 14 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Apple Chevrolet earned this grade

Between November 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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

3 things

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 21% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $2,127 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,017 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$371 is $0 above the IL average of $371. 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.

14 verified OTD quotes from Apple 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

4 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

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LTNew5 quotes
$35,451
$377doc fee$349add-onsSaved $968
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2026 Chevrolet Equinox

LTUsed2 quotes
$32,610
$377doc fee$2,979add-onsSaved $1,304
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2019 Ram 1500

Used
$20,600
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2018 Ford F-150

Used6 quotes
$22,900
$368doc feeNo add-onsSaved $778
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Most Common Add-ons

1
safety pulseavg $349
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Apple Chevrolet

  • Minor add-ons (~$456) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($371) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 fees does Apple Chevrolet charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Apple Chevrolet charges a $371 documentation fee and averages $456 in dealer add-ons when present. Apple Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (94.7/100).

What is Apple Chevrolet's doc fee?

Apple Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $371. The IL average is $371. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Apple Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Apple Chevrolet adds an average of $456 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 Apple Chevrolet a good dealer?

Apple Chevrolet has a transparency score of 94.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Apple Chevrolet in Tinley Park, IL, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
87
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
86

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$371
IL avg$371
National avg$400

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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