Best Car Dealers in Illinois

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 556 of 2118 Illinois car dealers from 2,253 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $362.

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.

$362
Avg Doc Fee
64%
No Add-ons
83/100
Avg Score
2,253
Verified Quotes

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Patrick BMW MINI

Schaumburg, IL · 4 verified quotes

$373doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Murgado Automotive Group

Chicago, IL · 3 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Muller Honda Of Gurnee

Gurnee, IL · 19 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram

Matteson, IL · 10 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing

Lansing, IL · 9 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn, IL · 3 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Porsche Downtown Chicago

Chicago, IL · 3 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Volvo Cars Lisle

Lisle, IL · 4 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Volvo Cars Orland Park

Tinley Park, IL · 5 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mike Murphy Ford

Morton, IL · 4 verified quotes

$378doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Schimmer Ford Hyundai

Peru, IL · 3 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Scherer Volvo Cars

Peoria, IL · 8 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Scherer Mazda

Peoria, IL · 11 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles

St. Charles, IL · 6 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Wickstrom Ford

Barrington, IL · 3 verified quotes

$357doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville

Bolingbrook, IL · 3 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton

Morton, IL · 4 verified quotes

$373doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign

Champaign, IL · 3 verified quotes

$368doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Woody Buick-Gmc, Inc.

Naperville, IL · 3 verified quotes

$377doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Raymond Chevrolet

Antioch, IL · 3 verified quotes

$371doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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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 $362, 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?

The Chevrolet Exchange, The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park, Napletons Schaumburg Subaru 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 $362. 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.