Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 894 of 2198 Illinois car dealers from 3,666 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $366.
639 of 894 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 102 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 9, 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 894 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2198 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 31 verified quotes
See the quotesBerwyn Kia
Berwyn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesSutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
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South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, IL · 10 verified quotes
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Highland Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
Gerald Hyundai Of North Aurora
North Aurora, IL · 9 verified quotes
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Chicago, IL · 9 verified quotes
International Autos
Tinley Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
International Kia
Orland Hills, IL · 9 verified quotes
Mcgrath Lexus Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 9 verified quotes
Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, IL · 9 verified quotes
Genesis Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 8 verified quotes
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Lincolnwood, IL · 8 verified quotes
Laurel BMW Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, 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
Chevrolet Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 7 verified quotes
Driven Auto Of Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL · 7 verified quotes
Fields Volvo Cars Northfield
Northfield, IL · 7 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 739 rated Illinois dealers is $366, based on 3,666 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, Berwyn Kia, Hyundai Of Palatine lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 639 of 894 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.