C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) earns a C.

Mixed early signals.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we saw some friction on fees or add-ons. Worth comparing other quotes before you commit.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Highland Park, IL
Collected Oct 1, 2025Oct 1, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Highland Park, IL

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The full story

Why Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

1 thing

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $368, their doc fee sits at or just under the IL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 7.4% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,590 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

1 verified OTD quote from Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.)

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

1 verified quote

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

LT
$12,378
$368doc fee$375add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
vin etchavg $375
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($368) is at or below average

Tips for Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.)

  • Minor add-ons (~$375) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($368) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.)'s doc fee?

Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The IL average is $376. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) add mandatory add-ons?

Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) adds an average of $375 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 Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) a good dealer?

Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) has a transparency score of 71/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Muller Honda (highland Park Motors, Inc.) in Highland Park, IL, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
63
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$368
IL avg$376
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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