Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 854 of 2253 Illinois car dealers from 3,484 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $366.
604 of 854 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 101 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 30, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 854 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2253 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 31 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 16 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
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Brilliance Honda
Crystal Lake, ILCrystal Lake, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, IL · 11 verified quotes
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, IL · 10 verified quotes
Audi Exchange
Highland Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
Gerald Hyundai Of North Aurora
North Aurora, 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
Genesis Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, 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
Patrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, 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
Driven Auto Of Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL · 7 verified quotes
Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 7 verified quotes
Ken Nelson Auto Group
Dixon, IL · 7 verified quotes
Kunes Toyota Of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL · 7 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 7 verified quotes
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 702 rated Illinois dealers is $366, based on 3,484 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?
Biggers Mazda, Hyundai Of Palatine, Sutton Ford lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 604 of 854 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 $366. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.