A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Audi Richmond earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Highland Park, IL
Collected Nov 3, 2025Feb 16, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Highland Park, IL

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The full story

Why Audi Richmond earned this grade

Between November 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 6 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$795 is $416 above the IL average of $379. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

6 verified OTD quotes from Audi Richmond

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

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2026 Audi Q7

55 Premium (DISC) 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew3 quotes
$71,000
$795doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,536
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Audi Q5

2.0T PremiumNew
$62,127
$795doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Audi Q5

2.0T PremiumNew2 quotes
$62,117
$795doc feeNo add-onsSaved $10
View 2 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Audi Richmond

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($795) is at or below VA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Audi Richmond's doc fee?

Audi Richmond charges a typical documentation fee of $795. The IL average is $757. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Audi Richmond add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Audi Richmond does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Audi Richmond a good dealer?

Audi Richmond has a transparency score of 98.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Audi Richmond in Highland Park, IL, that has meant 6 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 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
96
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$795
IL avg$379
National avg$400

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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