Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 983 of 2015 Illinois car dealers from 3,635 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $370.
692 of 983 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 163 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 983 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Illinois
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A100/1002026
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Chicago, IL
20 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons - A99/1002026
The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
Evanston, IL
54 verified quotes$378doc fee - A96/1002026
Crown Toyota
Decatur, IL
6 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons - A92/1002026
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Libertyville, IL
9 verified quotes$378doc fee - A100/1002026
Marino Chevrolet
Chicago, IL
2 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons - A95/1002026
Miles Chevrolet
Decatur, IL
2 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
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View all 2015 dealers →Woody Buick GMC of Naperville
Naperville, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 26 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller's Woodfield Acura
Hoffman Estates, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 25 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller Honda of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 23 verified quotes
See the quotesBiggers Mazda
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
CertifiedChicago, ILChicago, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Napleton Palatine Hyundai
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Gerald Hyundai
North Aurora, ILNorth Aurora, IL
Sam Leman Toyota Bloomington
Bloomington, ILBloomington, IL
International Kia of Orland
Orland Hills, ILOrland Hills, IL
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Joe Rizza Ford of Orland Park
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Elmhurst, IL · 11 verified quotes
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, IL · 11 verified quotes
Mcgrath Honda of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 11 verified quotes
Phillips Chevrolet of Lansing
Lansing, IL · 11 verified quotes
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, IL · 11 verified quotes
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, IL · 10 verified quotes
Fields Volvo Cars Northfield
Northfield, IL · 10 verified quotes
Genesis of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 10 verified quotes
Libertyville Happy Hyundai
Libertyville, IL · 10 verified quotes
Mcgrath City Mazda
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Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $378. A doc fee above that level on a Illinois quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee at 829 rated Illinois dealers is $370, based on 3,635 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $378.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
Woody Buick GMC of Naperville, Muller's Woodfield Acura, Muller Honda of Gurnee lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 692 of 983 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 $370. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% 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.