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Arlington Acura earns an A.
Arlington Acura charges no dealer fees: no doc fee and no dealer-added charges, confirmed by CarEdge.
- $0
- Doc fee
- 33%
- Dealer add-ons
Zero dealer fees, confirmed
On 1 of 3 recent quotes
Developing confidencePalatine, ILUpdated How we score dealersPart of Bob Rohrman Auto Group
24,580 rated dealers in our index. Just 47 are confirmed to charge zero dealer fees.
Arlington Acura is confirmed to charge no doc fee and no dealer-added fees of any kind. No documentation fee, no electronic filing fee, no dealer service or prep charges. The out-the-door price here is the car, the tax, and the government charges. Nothing else.
Confirmed through CarEdge review of verified out-the-door quotes, held to the same standard as every grade on this site. See how we verify
- Typical doc fee (IL average)
- $369
- Dealer fees here
- $0
Benchmark computed from verified OTD quotes in our database.
The full story
Why Arlington Acura earned this grade
Between July 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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 thingsCharges zero dealer fees. Of any kind.
Confirmed by CarEdge review: no doc fee and no dealer-added fees at all. Of the 24,580 rated dealers in our index, just 47 are confirmed to do it. Against the $369 IL average most dealers charge before add-ons, that's real money back on every deal.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
33% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $766. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
3 verified OTD quotes from Arlington Acura
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
2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Arlington Acura
- 1 of 3 quotes included $2,298 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Accessories), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer with no dealer fees. Compare the vehicle price itself against other dealers.
- Zero dealer fees here, confirmed. The out-the-door is the car, tax, and government charges. Nothing to negotiate off.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer charges no dealer fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Arlington Acura charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Arlington Acura charges zero dealer fees of any kind: no documentation fee and no dealer-added fees and averages $766 in dealer add-ons when present. Arlington Acura earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
What is the doc fee at Arlington Acura?
Arlington Acura charges no doc fee at all. CarEdge review has confirmed it charges zero dealer fees of any kind. Our database includes 3 verified OTD quotes from this dealer.
Does Arlington Acura add dealer add-ons?
Arlington Acura adds an average of $766 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Arlington Acura a good dealership?
Arlington Acura has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Arlington Acura?
CarEdge reviews Arlington Acura on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), and CarEdge has confirmed it charges no dealer fees of any kind. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent quotes.
Is Arlington Acura a transparent Acura dealer in Palatine?
Yes. Arlington Acura holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. It charges no dealer fees, confirmed by CarEdge, and is well above average on add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Arlington Acura compare to other Acura dealers?
You can compare Arlington Acura's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in Chicago, Best Acura Dealerships in Illinois and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura 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 Arlington Acura in Palatine, IL, that has meant 3 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 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 A.
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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