Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 556 of 2122 Illinois car dealers from 2,253 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $361.
359 of 556 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 82 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
32nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 556 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2122 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 25 verified quotes
See the quotesNapletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
$78 below the Illinois average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton'S Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Napleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, ILOak Park, IL
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
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Fox Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
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Tinley Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
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Peoria, IL · 12 verified quotes
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Berwyn, IL · 9 verified quotes
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Chicago, IL · 6 verified quotes
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Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
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Normal, IL · 7 verified quotes
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Crystal Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
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Skokie, IL · 4 verified quotes
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Chicago, IL · 5 verified quotes
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Moline, IL · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL · 8 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois caps documentation fees by statute and adjusts the limit annually for inflation (around $347). Because nearly every Illinois dealer charges the maximum, the real negotiation is on price and add-ons.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 556 rated Illinois dealers is $361, based on 2,253 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $347.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
Biggers Mazda, Napletons Schaumburg Subaru, Napleton Downtown Chicago lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 359 of 556 rated Illinois dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Illinois dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Illinois quotes are verified.
How Illinois compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Illinois
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Illinois is $361. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% of dealers in Illinois charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.