Dealer Group
Castle Automotive Group
Castle Automotive Group runs 18 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (97/100) from 145 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $363
- Dealer add-ons
- On 6% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Castle Kia Mchenry (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 15 rated locations
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 97/100, 10.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
6% of transactions include an add-on, 11% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -3.5% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.1%.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Kia Mchenry | McHenry, IL | A | 100 | 12 | Kia | $378 | 0% |
| Castle Volkswagen of Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL | A | 100 | 9 | Volkswagen | $378 | 0% |
| Castle Chevrolet North | Elk Grove Village, IL | A | 100 | 7 | Chevrolet | $378 | 0% |
| Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Chesterton | Chesterton, IN | A | 100 | 5 | Chrysler | $249 | 0% |
| Castle Subaru Mchenry | McHenry, IL | A | 99 | 16 | Subaru | $378 | 0% |
| Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Naperville | Naperville, IL | A | 99 | 11 | Chrysler | $378 | 0% |
| Castle Cars | North Riverside, IL | A | 99 | 3 | — | $390 | 0% |
| Castle Mazda Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL | A | 97 | 26 | Mazda | $378 | 8% |
| Castle Hyundai Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL | A | 97 | 23 | Hyundai | $378 | 4% |
| Castle Buick GMC | North Riverside, IL | A | 95 | 6 | Buick | $378 | 17% |
Group locations
18 locations across Illinois, Indiana
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Castle Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (97/100) across 145 verified out-the-door quotes from 15 stores, graded 15 A. 100% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about Castle Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Castle Automotive Group on 145 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Castle Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (97/100) across 145 verified out-the-door quotes from 15 stores, graded 15 A. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 6% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Castle Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $363 doc fee across 145 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $249 at Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Chesterton in Chesterton, IN to $403 at Castle Hyundai Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, IL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Castle Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Castle Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 6% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Castle Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Castle Kia Mchenry in McHenry, IL is Castle Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.