Bettenhausen Automotive

Name: Bettenhausen Automotive
Address: 15941 South 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Telephone: 708-840-8678
Price range: Doc Fee: $368
Rating: 4.5

Orland Park, IL7 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Nov 24, 2025 - Feb 2, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 89.7/100

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Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$368

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$441

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+0.0%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$527

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.100

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.66

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100

✓Doc fee ($368) is slightly above IL average ($347)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $441 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$368

IL avg$347

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2020 Jeep Wrangler Convertible	$26,000	$636	$378	$70	View
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L	$33,565	—	$368	$2,122	View
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$61,925	$418	$368	None	View

2020 Jeep Wrangler

Convertible

$26,000

Doc Fee$378

Add-ons$70

Savings$636

View Original OTD Quote

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

$33,565

Doc Fee$368

Add-ons$2,122

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

$61,925

Doc Fee$368

Add-onsNone

Savings$418

View Original OTD Quote

Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

nitrogenavg $47

4 quotes

wheel lockavg $152

4 quotes

vin etchavg $399

2 quotes

paint & interior protectionavg $1,495

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bettenhausen Automotive's doc fee?

Bettenhausen Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The state average is $499. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bettenhausen Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

Bettenhausen Automotive adds an average of $441 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 Bettenhausen Automotive a good dealer?

Bettenhausen Automotive has a transparency score of 89.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($368) is at or below average

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Bettenhausen Automotive

📝Minor add-ons (~$441) 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 +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 7
Recent (12mo): 7
Complete Data: 7

What to Expect

When shopping at Bettenhausen Automotive:

Expect a doc fee around $368
Add-ons may total around $441
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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