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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Ultimo Motors 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 6 verified out-the-door quotes · Westmont, IL
Collected Nov 18, 2025Jun 1, 2026 · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Location

Westmont, IL

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CarEdge Certified — Ultimo Motors, Grade A, score 92 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Ultimo Motors qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Ultimo Motors earned this grade

Between November 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 $311, their doc fee sits at or just under the IL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $681. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.1% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,085 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.

6 verified OTD quotes from Ultimo Motors

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

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

AMG E 63Used2 quotes
$87,542
$377doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Used2 quotes
$75,890
$378doc fee$681mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Genesis GV80

Used2 quotes
$43,785
$368doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $681
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($311) is at or below average

Tips for Ultimo Motors

  • Minor add-ons (~$227) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($311) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Ultimo Motors charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ultimo Motors charges a $311 documentation fee and averages $227 in dealer add-ons when present. Ultimo Motors earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is Ultimo Motors's doc fee?

Ultimo Motors charges a typical documentation fee of $311. The IL average is $367. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ultimo Motors add mandatory add-ons?

Ultimo Motors adds an average of $227 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 Ultimo Motors a good dealer?

Ultimo Motors has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Ultimo Motors in Westmont, IL, that has meant 6 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 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$311
IL avg$367
National avg$400

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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