A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Auffenberg Hyundai 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Shiloh, IL
Collected Sep 25, 2025Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Sep 5, 2026

Location

Shiloh, IL

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CarEdge Certified — Auffenberg Hyundai, Grade A, score 93 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Auffenberg Hyundai qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 93/100 from 19 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Auffenberg Hyundai earned this grade

Between September 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 19 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $377, their doc fee is within $11 of the IL average of $366. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 5% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $20 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,855 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

19 verified OTD quotes from Auffenberg Hyundai

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

8 vehicle transactions19 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew8 quotes
$39,050
$377doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,429
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2026 Hyundai Palisade

CalligraphyNew4 quotes
$60,653
$377doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Hyundai Palisade

SELNew
$54,994
$377doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$9,000optional
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

SELNew
$39,860
$377doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

Calligraphy AWD HybridNew
$56,575
$377doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

BlueNew2 quotes
$24,266
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,511
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Honda CR-V

TouringUsed
$29,744
$377doc fee$20mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

CalligraphyNew
$61,365
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
100,000 mile protectionavg $5,000
1 quote
auffenberg bundleavg $2,500
1 quote
total loss protectionavg $1,500
1 quote
Mandatory
accessoriesavg $20
1 quote

Tips for Auffenberg Hyundai

  • Minor add-ons (~$1) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Auffenberg Hyundai charge?

Based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Auffenberg Hyundai charges a $377 documentation fee and averages $1 in dealer add-ons when present. Auffenberg Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).

What is Auffenberg Hyundai's doc fee?

Auffenberg Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $377. The IL average is $366. This is based on 19 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Auffenberg Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Auffenberg Hyundai adds an average of $1 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 Auffenberg Hyundai a good dealer?

Auffenberg Hyundai has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 19 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 Auffenberg Hyundai in Shiloh, IL, that has meant 19 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
97
Price Accuracy (30%)
81
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$377
IL avg$366
National avg$404

Pulled 19 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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