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Guaranteed Motor Cars

Lake Villa, IL·13 verified quotes*

Aug 14, 2025Mar 18, 2026· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 89.7/100
Add-on Rate
23%of quotes

Avg $762 when present

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Guaranteed Motor Cars Review

Based on 13 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Mar 2026, Guaranteed Motor Cars earns a Grade B (89.7/100). Their typical doc fee of $378 is close to the IL average ($324). When present, add-ons average $176, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $3,261.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
86
Price Accuracy (30%)
90
Data Quality (10%)
85
  • Doc fee ($378) is slightly above IL average ($374)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $762 when present
  • Fees average 4.2% above listing (~$1,470 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$378
IL avg$374
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

6 vehicle transactions13 individual quotes

2017 Mazda Mazda3

4-Door2 quotes
$11,688
$378doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,451
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2023 Audi E-tron GT

5 quotes
$54,816
$378doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,071
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2021 Porsche Taycan

Used
$57,831
$378doc fee$795add-ons
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2025 Ram 1500

$58,100
$378doc fee$795add-ons
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2022 Audi E-tron

2 quotes
$30,363
$368doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Lucid Air

Used2 quotes
$60,193
$368doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
vin etchavg $762
3 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guaranteed Motor Cars's doc fee?

Guaranteed Motor Cars charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $324. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Guaranteed Motor Cars add mandatory add-ons?

Guaranteed Motor Cars adds an average of $176 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 Guaranteed Motor Cars a good dealer?

Guaranteed Motor Cars has a transparency score of 89.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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Tips for Guaranteed Motor Cars

  • Minor add-ons (~$176) 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 only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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