Transparency Verdict
Arlington Heights Buick GMC earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Arlington Heights, IL
Collected Sep 17, 2025 – Jul 20, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Arlington Heights Buick Gmc qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 18 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Arlington Heights Buick GMC earned this grade
Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 18 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $368, their doc fee sits at or just under the IL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
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."
1 verified OTD quote from Arlington Heights Buick GMC
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At a Glance
Tips for Arlington Heights Buick GMC
- Minor add-ons (~$358) 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 ($368) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Arlington Heights Buick GMC charge?
Based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Arlington Heights Buick GMC charges a $368 documentation fee and averages $358 in dealer add-ons when present. Arlington Heights Buick GMC earns Transparency Grade A (92.4/100).
What is Arlington Heights Buick GMC's doc fee?
Arlington Heights Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $371. This is based on 18 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Arlington Heights Buick GMC add mandatory add-ons?
Arlington Heights Buick GMC adds an average of $358 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 92.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 18 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 Arlington Heights Buick GMC in Arlington Heights, IL, that has meant 18 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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