Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 601 of 2104 Illinois car dealers from 2,403 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $388.
374 of 601 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 94 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 601 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2104 dealers →Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley
Bourbonnais, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRoanoke Motors
Roanoke, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesSutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, ILSt. Charles, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, ILBolingbrook, IL
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Tumbleson Automotive
Kewanee, IL
Turpinsofgeneseo
Geneseo, IL
Twin City Auto Mall
Bloomington, IL
Twins Auto Mall
Rockford, IL
Tyson Motor Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Shorewood, IL
U.C. Auto
Urbana, IL
U.s. Auto Group
Chicago, IL
Ufi Auto Sales
Crystal Lake, IL
Uftring Auto Group
North Pekin, IL
Uftring Chevrolet
Washington, IL
Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
North Pekin, IL
Uftring Ford
East Peoria, IL
Uftring Montgomery Cadillac
Peoria, IL
Uftring Montgomery Pre-Owned Center
Peoria, IL
Uftring Nissan
Peoria, IL
Uftring Subaru
East Peoria, IL
Ultimate Motor Cars
Downers Grove, IL
Ultimate Rides
Coal City, IL
Um Autos
Macomb, IL
Unique Motors
Rock Island, IL
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 502 rated Illinois dealers is $388, based on 2,403 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?
Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley, Roanoke Motors, Napleton River Oaks Kia lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 374 of 601 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 $388. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 65% 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.