Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 602 of 2104 Illinois car dealers from 2,403 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $387.
376 of 602 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 95 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 602 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2104 dealers →Scherer Mazda
Peoria, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesScherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSchimmer Ford Hyundai
Peru, ILPeru, IL
Volvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, ILLisle, IL
Murgado Ford Of Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Volvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, ILTinley Park, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Napletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Vine Street Motor Co
Urbana, IL
Vip Motors Inc
Calumet Park, IL
Vive Auto Sales
Skokie, IL
Vivid Motorworks
Villa Park, IL
Vk Auto Imports
Wheeling, IL
Vnk Pearl Auto Spa Inc
Roselle, IL
Vogler Motor Company
Carbondale, IL
Volkswagen Of Bloomington Normal
Normal, IL
Volkswagen Of Peoria
Peoria, IL
Volo Museum Auto Sales
Volo, IL
Walnut Ford Center
Walnut, IL
Ward Chrysler Center
Carbondale, IL
Washington Auto Hub
Waukegan, IL
Watermark Ford Of Marion
Marion, IL
Watermark Hyundai Of Marion
Marion, IL
Watermark Nissan Of Marion
Marion, IL
Watson Family Hyundai
Tinley Park, IL
Waukegan Auto Auction
Waukegan, IL
We Be Autos
Decatur, IL
Webb Auto Group
Oak Lawn, 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 $387, 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?
Scherer Mazda, Muller Honda Of Gurnee, Scherer Volvo Cars lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 376 of 602 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 $387. 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.