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Arlington Heights Buick GMC earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $378
- Doc fee
- 42%
- Dealer add-ons
$8 above IL avg
On 5 of 12 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceArlington Heights, ILUpdated How we score dealersPart of Tasca Automotive Group
The full story
Why Arlington Heights Buick GMC earned this grade
Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 $378, their doc fee is within $8 of the IL average of $370. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
42% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $420. 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.
12 verified OTD quotes from Arlington Heights Buick GMC
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
6 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Arlington Heights Buick GMC
- 5 of 12 quotes included $5,042 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Accessories), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is only +1% 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Arlington Heights Buick GMC charges a $378 documentation fee and averages $420 in dealer add-ons when present. Arlington Heights Buick GMC earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).
What is the doc fee at Arlington Heights Buick GMC?
Arlington Heights Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $371. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Arlington Heights Buick GMC add dealer add-ons?
Arlington Heights Buick GMC adds an average of $420 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 12 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 Heights Buick GMC a good dealership?
Arlington Heights Buick GMC has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. 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.
What do reviews say about Arlington Heights Buick GMC?
CarEdge reviews Arlington Heights Buick GMC on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (92/100), with a typical doc fee of $378 versus an IL average of $370. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 12 recent quotes.
Is Arlington Heights Buick GMC a transparent Buick dealer in Arlington Heights?
Yes. Arlington Heights Buick GMC holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (92/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Arlington Heights Buick GMC compare to other Buick dealers?
You can compare Arlington Heights Buick GMC's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Arlington Heights Buick GMC in Arlington Heights, IL, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 2 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.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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