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Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $378
- Median dealer fees
- 10%
- Quoted add-ons
$19 below IL median
On 1 of 10 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Highland Park, ILUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park earned this grade
Mcgrath Kia Of Highland Park is graded A based on 10 verified quotes from November 2025 through August 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices compared with advertised prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were below the state reference. Average confirmed dealer fees were $375.58, compared with the Median state fee in Illinois of $397.13—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. None of the 10 quotes exceeded that median.
- ✓ Written prices met or beat the advertised prices. Of the two written quotes with price comparisons, one was within $1 of the advertised price and the other was $541.51 below it. These are vehicle selling prices before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras.
Where to push back
One quote lists $995 in required extras. Ask what those items cover and whether any can be removed, and have the answer shown on an itemized written quote. Before agreeing, ask for a current itemized offer showing the selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges so you can judge the full cost.
10 verified OTD quotes from Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park
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All 10 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2020 Acura RDX
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park
- 1 of 10 quotes included add-ons (Appearance Protection), 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park charge?
Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park charges $378 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $100 when present. Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).
Does Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park add dealer add-ons?
Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park adds an average of $100 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 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 Kia of Highland Park's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park a good dealership?
Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park has a transparency score of 99/100, 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 Kia of Highland Park?
CarEdge reviews Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $378 versus an IL median of $397. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 10 quotes in the past year.
Is Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park a transparent Kia dealer in Highland Park?
Yes. Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), 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 Kia of Highland Park compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Kia dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Kia dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Kia Dealerships in Chicago, Best Kia Dealerships in Illinois and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia 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 Kia of Highland Park in Highland Park, 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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