C

Auto Mall of Springfield earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$413
Total dealer fees

$16 above IL median

All
Quoted add-ons

In 1 quote, past year

1
Quotes, past year →

1 verified quote since 2026

Limited confidence (latest quote Apr 2026)Springfield, ILUpdated How we score dealers

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Springfield, IL

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The full story

Why Auto Mall of Springfield earned this grade

Auto Mall Of Springfield received a C based on one verified quote from April 2026, so this is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were clearly listed. The one written quote itemized $412.63 in dealer fees.

Where to push back

That fee was $15.50 above the Median state fee in IL of $397.13, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. The quote also included $2,190 in required extras, and taxes were unclear. Ask the dealer to explain the extras and provide a written breakdown of taxes, fees, and the total before agreeing.

1 verified OTD quote from Auto Mall of Springfield

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

1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade

2020 Genesis G70

Used
$28,675
$413dealer fees$2,190mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
appearance protectionavg $1,195
1 quote
theft deterrentavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $2,190
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Auto Mall of Springfield

  • Their only quote included add-ons (Appearance Protection, Theft Deterrent), not marked optional.
  • Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Auto Mall of Springfield charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Auto Mall of Springfield charges $413 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,190 when present. Auto Mall of Springfield earns Transparency Grade C (73/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).

Does Auto Mall of Springfield add dealer add-ons?

Auto Mall of Springfield adds an average of $2,190 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote 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 Auto Mall of Springfield a good dealership?

Auto Mall of Springfield earns a Grade C (73/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Auto Mall of Springfield?

CarEdge reviews Auto Mall of Springfield on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (73/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $413 versus an IL median of $397. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.

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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 Auto Mall of Springfield in Springfield, IL, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$413
IL median$397

Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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