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Arlington Heights Buick GMC

Arlington Heights, IL·12 verified quotes*

Sep 17, 2025Feb 11, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 89.9/100
Add-on Rate
50%of quotes

Avg $998 when present

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Arlington Heights Buick GMC Review

Based on 12 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Feb 2026, Arlington Heights Buick GMC earns a Grade B (89.9/100). Their typical doc fee of $368 is close to the IL average ($331). When present, add-ons average $499, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,098.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

4 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$8k$37k$66k$96k$125kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
96
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below IL average ($375)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $998 when present
  • Fees average 1.5% above listing (~$525 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$368
IL avg$375
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2021 GMC Acadia SLE

SLE All-wheel DriveUsed
$25,853
$378doc fee$2,490add-ons
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2025 Buick Enclave

2 quotes
$50,028
$368doc fee$699add-ons
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2023 GMC Sierra 1500

Used9 quotes
$43,270
$368doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,098
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $748
6 quotes
2
certifiedavg $1,495
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Heights Buick GMC's doc fee?

Arlington Heights Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $331. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Arlington Heights Buick GMC add mandatory add-ons?

Arlington Heights Buick GMC adds an average of $499 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 Arlington Heights Buick GMC a good dealer?

Arlington Heights Buick GMC has a transparency score of 89.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Arlington Heights Buick GMC

  • Minor add-ons (~$499) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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