Dealer Group
Knauz Auto Group
Knauz Auto Group runs 4 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of C (75/100) from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $378
- Dealer add-ons
- None in verified quotes
- Top-graded store
- Karl Knauz BMW (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 2 rated locations
50% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 75/100, 11.8 points below the national average of 86.8/100.
Add-on Frequency
0% of transactions include an add-on, 17% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -7.4% above listing on average, better than the national average of 245.6%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 1 — Knauz Ineos Grenadier of Lake Bluff
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Knauz BMW | Lake Bluff, IL | A | 100 | 12 | BMW | $378 | 0% |
| Knauz Ineos Grenadier of Lake Bluff | Lake Bluff, IL | F | 0 | 0 | Ineos | — | — |
| Knauz Auto Group | Lake Bluff, IL | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Knauz Continental Autos | Lake Bluff, IL | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
4 locations across Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knauz Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Knauz Auto Group is about average by CarEdge's measure. Knauz Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade C (75/100) across 12 verified out-the-door quotes from 2 stores, graded 1 A, 1 F. 50% 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 Knauz Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Knauz Auto Group on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Knauz Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade C (75/100) across 12 verified out-the-door quotes from 2 stores, graded 1 A, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show no dealer add-ons in verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Knauz Auto Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $378 doc fee across 12 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Knauz Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Knauz Auto Group stores show no dealer add-ons in verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Knauz Auto Group dealership is the best?
Karl Knauz BMW in Lake Bluff, IL is Knauz Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.