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Gillespie Ford

Gurnee, IL·3 verified quotes*

Feb 18, 2026Mar 27, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 84.7/100
Add-on Rate
67%of quotes

Avg $1,638 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.

5 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$7k$45k$83k$122k$160kDays 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%)
67
  • Doc fee ($378) is slightly above IL average ($376)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,638 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$378
IL avg$376
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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2025 Ford F-250

XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 iW2BNew
$61,153
$378doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
key replacementavg $399
2 quotes
2
insp fee/goldcertifiedavg $2,477
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gillespie Ford's doc fee?

Gillespie Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $499. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gillespie Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Gillespie Ford adds an average of $266 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 Gillespie Ford a good dealer?

Gillespie Ford has a transparency score of 84.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Gillespie Ford

  • Minor add-ons (~$266) 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 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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