Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 789 of 2168 Illinois car dealers from 3,254 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $367.
527 of 789 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 112 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 789 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2168 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 31 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath City Hyundai
Chicago, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesSutton Ford
Matteson, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesAntioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
Napleton's Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Brilliance Honda
Crystal Lake, IL · 11 verified quotes
Napleton Hyundai Glenview
Glenview, IL · 11 verified quotes
Gerald Hyundai Of North Aurora
North Aurora, IL · 10 verified quotes
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, IL · 10 verified quotes
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, IL · 10 verified quotes
Audi Exchange
Highland Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
International Autos
Tinley Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
International Kia
Orland Hills, IL · 9 verified quotes
Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, IL · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL · 8 verified quotes
Laurel BMW Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
Packey Webb Ford
Downers Grove, IL · 8 verified quotes
Scherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, IL · 8 verified quotes
Toyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
Audi Chicago
Chicago, IL · 7 verified quotes
Bloomington Normal Automall
Normal, IL · 7 verified quotes
Chevrolet Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 7 verified quotes
Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 7 verified quotes
Ken Nelson Auto Group
Dixon, IL · 7 verified quotes
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 645 rated Illinois dealers is $367, based on 3,254 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, Mcgrath City Hyundai, Sutton Ford lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 527 of 789 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 $367. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% 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.