Transparency Verdict
Kunes Ford Of East Moline 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.
Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · East Moline, IL
Collected May 4, 2026 – May 27, 2026 · Updated Sep 7, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Kunes Ford Of East Moline qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Kunes Ford Of East Moline earned this grade
Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $378, their doc fee is within $12 of the IL average of $366. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Mandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 13% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $3,025 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.
! Where to push back
1 thingThe listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 3.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,330 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
8 verified OTD quotes from Kunes Ford Of East Moline
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
4 vehicle transactions — 8 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
Tips for Kunes Ford Of East Moline
- Minor add-ons (~$378) 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 only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Kunes Ford Of East Moline charge?
Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kunes Ford Of East Moline charges a $378 documentation fee and averages $378 in dealer add-ons when present. Kunes Ford Of East Moline earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
What is Kunes Ford Of East Moline's doc fee?
Kunes Ford Of East Moline charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $366. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Kunes Ford Of East Moline add mandatory add-ons?
Kunes Ford Of East Moline adds an average of $378 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 Kunes Ford Of East Moline a good dealer?
Kunes Ford Of East Moline has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Kunes Ford Of East Moline in East Moline, IL, that has meant 8 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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