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Karl Knauz BMW

Lake Bluff, IL·4 verified quotes*

Aug 1, 2025Feb 2, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100
Add-on Rate
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No add-ons detected

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

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0d125d250d375d500d$32k$52k$71k$90k$110kDays 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below IL average ($375)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2026 BMW 750e

xDrive (A8)New
$113,636
$378doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

Base (A8) 4dr All-Wheel Drive SportNew
$158,493
$368doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 BMW M8

Competition (A8) 2dr All-Wheel Driv258FNew2 quotes
$138,427
$368doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,766
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karl Knauz BMW's doc fee?

Karl Knauz BMW charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $629. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Karl Knauz BMW add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Karl Knauz BMW a good dealer?

Karl Knauz BMW has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($368) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Karl Knauz BMW

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($368) 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 about 11% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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