Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 962 of 2221 Illinois car dealers from 3,265 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
645 of 962 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 177 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 962 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2221 dealers →Muller's Woodfield Acura
Hoffman Estates, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 22 verified quotes
See the quotesBiggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Hyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, ILShiloh, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
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Lansing, IL · 10 verified quotes
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Antioch, IL · 9 verified quotes
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Sutton Ford
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Audi Exchange
Highland Park, IL · 8 verified quotes
Genesis Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 8 verified quotes
Gerald Hyundai Of North Aurora
North Aurora, IL · 8 verified quotes
Mcgrath Lexus Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 8 verified quotes
Honda Of Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 7 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL · 7 verified quotes
Bredemann Toyota In Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL · 6 verified quotes
Castle Chevrolet North
Elk Grove Village, IL · 6 verified quotes
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Naperville, IL · 6 verified quotes
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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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 810 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,265 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?
Muller's Woodfield Acura, Muller Honda Of Gurnee, Biggers Mazda lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 645 of 962 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 $378. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.