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Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $378
- Median dealer fees
- 50%
- Quoted add-ons
$19 below IL median
On 5 of 10 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Chicago, ILUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago earned this grade
Mcgrath Acura Of Downtown Chicago had 10 verified quotes reviewed from April through November 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, vehicle selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were below the state median. Confirmed dealer fees averaged $377.63 across all 10 quotes, below the $397.13 Median state fee in Illinois—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Dealer fees were fully itemized in all 10 quotes.
- ✓ One written quote was below the advertised price. In the one quote with a direct selling-price comparison, the vehicle price was $34.37 below the advertised price.
Where to push back
Required extras are the main cost to examine: they averaged $3,632.80 across the five quotes showing those charges, and each of those five included a required-extra charge. Before buying, ask for the complete itemized list and whether each extra is required for the quoted price or can be removed. Compare the vehicle selling price and extras separately so the total is clear.
10 verified OTD quotes from Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago
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All 10 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2015 Acura RDX
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago
- 5 of 10 quotes included add-ons (Certified Pre-Owned, McGrath Protection, First Place Chemical), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
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Median Price
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23
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago charge?
Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago charges $378 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,816 when present. Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).
Does Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago add dealer add-ons?
Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago adds an average of $1,816 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 5 of 10 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago a good dealership?
Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago?
CarEdge reviews Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (90/100), with dealer fees of $378 versus an IL median of $397. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 5 of 10 quotes in the past year.
Is Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago a transparent Acura dealer in Chicago?
Yes. Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (90/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago compare to other Acura dealers?
You can compare Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in Chicago, Best Acura Dealerships in Illinois and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura dealers on the same data.
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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 Mcgrath Acura of Downtown Chicago in Chicago, IL, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 10 quotes from the past year (10 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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