Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 739 of 2151 Illinois car dealers from 3,070 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $370.
483 of 739 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 116 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 1, 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 739 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2151 dealers →Heller Ford Sales
El Paso, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesFields Volvo Cars Northfield
Northfield, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Bloomington Normal Automall
Normal, ILNormal, IL
K & S Sales, Inc.
Fairbury, ILFairbury, IL
Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, ILJoliet, IL
Hyundai Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, ILLincolnwood, IL
Audi Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Libertyville Happy Hyundai
Libertyville, ILLibertyville, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Luxury Motors Inc.
Crestwood, IL · 3 verified quotes
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, IL · 11 verified quotes
Schimmer Ford Hyundai
Peru, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 4 verified quotes
Castle CDJR Naperville
IL · 6 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 7 verified quotes
Castle Mchenry
McHenry, IL · 3 verified quotes
Rides Unlimited Chicago Inc
Crest Hill, IL · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL · 3 verified quotes
Roanoke Motors
Roanoke, IL · 4 verified quotes
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, IL · 6 verified quotes
The Automall Of Effingham
Effingham, IL · 4 verified quotes
Continental Autosports
Hinsdale, IL · 3 verified quotes
Loeber Motors
Lincolnwood, IL · 6 verified quotes
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, IL · 6 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs Naperville Llc
IL · 4 verified quotes
International Autos
Tinley Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
Brilliance Honda
Crystal Lake, IL · 11 verified quotes
Scherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, IL · 8 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 601 rated Illinois dealers is $370, based on 3,070 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?
Heller Ford Sales, Fields Volvo Cars Northfield, Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 483 of 739 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 $370. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.