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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Bob Grimm Chevrolet 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 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Morton, IL
Collected Jul 13, 2026Aug 10, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Morton, IL

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CarEdge Certified — Bob Grimm Chevrolet, Grade A, score 92 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Bob Grimm Chevrolet qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 9 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Bob Grimm Chevrolet earned this grade

Between July 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

1 thing

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 9 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$377 is $9 above the IL average of $368. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.7% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,645 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.

9 verified OTD quotes from Bob Grimm Chevrolet

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

4 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2027 Chevrolet Equinox

LTNew5 quotes
$31,250
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $278
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2025 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige HybridUsed2 quotes
$35,154
$412doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,846
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2026 Chevrolet Trax

RSNew
$41,000
doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Nissan Murano

SVUsed
$30,294
$412doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Bob Grimm Chevrolet

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($377) is at or below national 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 only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Bob Grimm Chevrolet charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Bob Grimm Chevrolet charges a $377 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Bob Grimm Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is Bob Grimm Chevrolet's doc fee?

Bob Grimm Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $377. The IL average is $368. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bob Grimm Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Bob Grimm Chevrolet a good dealer?

Bob Grimm Chevrolet has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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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 Bob Grimm Chevrolet in Morton, IL, that has meant 9 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
86
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$377
IL avg$368
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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