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Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center

Elgin, IL·1 verified quotes*

Nov 24, 2025Nov 24, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

Limited data. This score is based on 1 quote and may change as more data becomes available.

D
60.8/100
Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $995 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.

1 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$5k$17k$29k$41k$53kDays 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%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
39
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below IL average ($375)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $995 when present
  • Fees average 10.3% above listing (~$3,605 on a $35k vehicle) — high

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$368
IL avg$375
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

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2022 Kia Sportage

$19,660
$368doc fee$995add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

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aipavg $995
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center's doc fee?

Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $499. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center add mandatory add-ons?

Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center adds an average of $995 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 Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center a good dealer?

Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center has a transparency score of 60.8/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($368) is at or below average
High dealer markup (+10.3% above listing)
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Tips for Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center

  • Expect ~$995 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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