Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 603 of 2104 Illinois car dealers from 2,405 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $388.
376 of 603 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 96 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 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 603 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2104 dealers →Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
$105 below the Illinois average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Acura Of Westmont
Westmont, ILWestmont, IL
Murgado Ford Of Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath City Hyundai
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath City Mazda
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, ILSkokie, IL
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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 2,405 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?
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg, Napleton Downtown Chicago, Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 376 of 603 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.