Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 952 of 2205 Illinois car dealers from 3,898 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $364.
691 of 952 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 104 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
36th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 952 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2205 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 · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Sutton 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
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More Dealers in Illinois
Mike Haggerty Buick GMC
Oak Lawn, IL · 7 verified quotes
Anderson Nissan
Rockford, IL · 5 verified quotes
Specialty Motors Inc
Gurnee, IL · 3 verified quotes
Uftring Automall
East Peoria, IL · 3 verified quotes
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, IL · 19 verified quotes
Mcgrath Acura Morton Grove
Morton Grove, IL · 7 verified quotes
Mazda Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 6 verified quotes
Murgado Ford Of Chicago
Chicago, IL · 5 verified quotes
Newbold Toyota
O'Fallon, IL · 4 verified quotes
Arlington Nissan
Arlington Heights, IL · 3 verified quotes
Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet
Glen Ellyn, IL · 3 verified quotes
Northside Ford Lincoln
Effingham, IL · 3 verified quotes
Oakbrook Toyota In Westmont
Westmont, IL · 3 verified quotes
Rock River Kia
Loves Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Vermilion Chevrolet
Tilton, IL · 3 verified quotes
Arlington Heights Buick GMC
Arlington Heights, IL · 18 verified quotes
Bob Grimm Chevrolet
Morton, IL · 9 verified quotes
Green Family Chevrolet
East Moline, IL · 9 verified quotes
Anderson Kia On Perryville
Loves Park, IL · 8 verified quotes
Dupage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Glendale Heights, IL · 8 verified quotes
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 788 rated Illinois dealers is $364, based on 3,898 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. 691 of 952 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 $364. 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.