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Arlington Heights Ford earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $413
- Median dealer fees
- 67%
- Quoted add-ons
$16 above IL median
On 2 of 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Arlington Heights, ILUpdated How we score dealersPart of Tasca Automotive Group
The full story
Why Arlington Heights Ford earned this grade
Arlington Heights Ford is graded B. In September 2026, CarEdge reviewed 3 verified quotes. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges are clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees are itemized — all 3 quotes showed dealer fees without an unclear combined-fee amount.
Where to push back
Two quotes included required extras averaging $2,396.50. Ask which extras are required and whether any can be removed before you agree. Also ask whether the dealer can reduce its fees: the average confirmed dealer fee was $412.63, about $15.50 above the $397.13 Median state fee in Illinois. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample, and all 3 quotes were above it. Ask for an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, fees and required extras.
3 verified OTD quotes from Arlington Heights Ford
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for Arlington Heights Ford
- 2 of 3 quotes included add-ons (SPRAY IN-LINER, TRITON CERAMIC, SPRAY INLINER/TONNEAU COVER), not marked optional.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Arlington Heights Ford charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Arlington Heights Ford charges $413 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,598 when present. Arlington Heights Ford earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).
Does Arlington Heights Ford add dealer add-ons?
Arlington Heights Ford adds an average of $1,598 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Arlington Heights Ford a good dealership?
Arlington Heights Ford has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Arlington Heights Ford?
CarEdge reviews Arlington Heights Ford on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (83/100), with dealer fees of $413 versus an IL median of $397. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 quotes in the past year.
Is Arlington Heights Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Arlington Heights?
Yes. Arlington Heights Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (83/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Arlington Heights Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Arlington Heights Ford's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ford dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ford dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ford Dealerships in Chicago, Best Ford Dealerships in Illinois and Best Ford Dealerships in the US rank Ford 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 Ford in Arlington Heights, IL, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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