Karl Knauz BMW

Name: Karl Knauz BMW
Address: 407 Skokie Highway, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044, US
Telephone: 847-604-5000
Price range: Doc Fee: $368
Rating: 5.0

Lake Bluff, IL4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 1, 2025 - Feb 2, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 100/100

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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

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.

$2,766

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.100

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)
✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
✓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
2026 BMW 750e xDrive (A8)	$113,636	—	$378	None	View
2026 BMW ALPINA XB7 Base (A8) 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sport	$158,493	—	$368	None	View
2025 BMW M8 Competition (A8) 2dr All-Wheel Driv258F	$138,427	$2,766	$368	None	View

2026 BMW 750e

xDrive (A8)

$113,636

Doc Fee$378

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2026 BMW ALPINA XB7

Base (A8) 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sport

$158,493

Doc Fee$368

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2025 BMW M8

Competition (A8) 2dr All-Wheel Driv258F

$138,427

Doc Fee$368

Add-onsNone

Savings$2,766

View Original OTD Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karl Knauz BMW's doc fee?

Karl Knauz BMW charges a typical documentation fee of $368. The NJ average is $619. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Karl Knauz BMW a good dealer?

Karl Knauz BMW has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 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

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Tips for Karl Knauz BMW

⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
✅Doc fee ($368) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 4
Recent (12mo): 4
Complete Data: 4

What to Expect

When shopping at Karl Knauz BMW:

Expect a doc fee around $368
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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