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Bettenhausen Automotive

Tinley Park, IL·9 verified quotes*

Nov 24, 2025Feb 27, 2026· Score updated Apr 3, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 88/100
Add-on Rate
67%of quotes

Avg $749 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

0d79d158d236d315d$38k$48k$58k$69k$79kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($378) is slightly above IL average ($377)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $749 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$378
IL avg$377
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2023 Dodge Charger

2 quotes
$56,912
$378doc fee$617add-onsSaved $182
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2020 Jeep Wrangler

Convertible3 quotes
$26,000
$378doc fee$70add-onsSaved $636
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

$33,565
$368doc fee$2,122add-ons
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 quotes
$61,925
$368doc feeNo add-onsSaved $418
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Most Common Add-ons

1
nitrogenavg $51
6 quotes
2
wheel lockavg $166
6 quotes
3
vin etchavg $424
4 quotes
4
paint & interior protectionavg $1,495
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bettenhausen Automotive's doc fee?

Bettenhausen Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $499. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bettenhausen Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

Bettenhausen Automotive adds an average of $499 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 Bettenhausen Automotive a good dealer?

Bettenhausen Automotive has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($378) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Bettenhausen Automotive

  • Minor add-ons (~$499) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($378) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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