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
Gerald Hyundai
North Aurora, IL · 8 verified quotes
Sunrise Chevrolet
Glendale Heights, IL · 8 verified quotes
Toyota Of Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 8 verified quotes
Autonation
Des Plaines, IL · 7 verified quotes
Princeton Chevrolet GMC
Princeton, IL · 7 verified quotes
The Autobarn Volkswagen Of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 7 verified quotes
Autonation Toyota Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 5 verified quotes
Bill Kay Buick GMC
Downers Grove, IL · 5 verified quotes
Bob Jass Chevrolet
Elburn, IL · 5 verified quotes
Ultimo Motors
Westmont, IL · 5 verified quotes
Genesis Of Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · 4 verified quotes
Subaru Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park, IL · 4 verified quotes
Continental Toyota
Hodgkins, IL · 12 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 12 verified quotes
Hawk Subaru
Plainfield, IL · 8 verified quotes
Auffenberg Nissan
Shiloh, IL · 7 verified quotes
Serra Honda O'Fallon
O'Fallon, IL · 6 verified quotes
Driven Auto Sales
Burbank, IL · 4 verified quotes
Harvard Chevrolet
Harvard, IL · 4 verified quotes
Napleton Ford In Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 4 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.