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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Continental Toyota 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Hodgkins, IL
Collected Jul 11, 2026Aug 21, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Location

Hodgkins, IL

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CarEdge Certified — Continental Toyota, Grade A, score 91 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Continental Toyota qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Continental Toyota earned this grade

Between July 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

3 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.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,607 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $299. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

12 verified OTD quotes from Continental Toyota

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

6 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2026 Toyota Corolla

LENew
$24,500
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota Crown Signia

LimitedNew2 quotes
$50,554
doc feeSaved $3,504
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

PlatinumNew2 quotes
$56,407
$377doc fee$299mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Tacoma

TRD Off RoadNew2 quotes
$57,496
$377doc feeSaved $300
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-30

Carbon EditionUsed
$29,535
$378doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Lexus ES

350 Ultra LuxuryUsed4 quotes
$40,815
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,017
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
theft protectionavg $299
4 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Continental Toyota

  • Minor add-ons (~$100) 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 about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Continental Toyota charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Continental Toyota charges a $377 documentation fee and averages $100 in dealer add-ons when present. Continental Toyota earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is Continental Toyota's doc fee?

Continental Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $377. The IL average is $366. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Continental Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Continental Toyota adds an average of $100 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 Continental Toyota a good dealer?

Continental Toyota has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Continental Toyota in Hodgkins, IL, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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