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
City Volkswagen Of Chicago
Chicago, IL · 3 verified quotes
Isringhausen
Springfield, IL · 3 verified quotes
Peoria Toyota
Peoria, IL · 3 verified quotes
Victory Lane Ford
Litchfield, IL · 3 verified quotes
BMW Of Barrington
Barrington, IL · 23 verified quotes
Woodfield Lexus
Schaumburg, IL · 11 verified quotes
Bill Kay Chevrolet
Lisle, IL · 6 verified quotes
Bunt Motors Inc
Northbrook, IL · 5 verified quotes
Castle Chevrolet Of Villa Park
Villa Park, IL · 5 verified quotes
Kunes Hyundai Of Sycamore
Sycamore, IL · 5 verified quotes
Hawk Nissan Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 4 verified quotes
Williams Auto Sales
Quincy, IL · 4 verified quotes
Baum Chevrolet
Clinton, IL · 3 verified quotes
Castle Volkswagen Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 3 verified quotes
Highland Park Ford
Highland Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Lux Cars Chicago
Buffalo Grove, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton Loves Park Honda
Loves Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Wickstrom Lincoln
Barrington, IL · 3 verified quotes
World Hyundai Matteson
Matteson, IL · 3 verified quotes
Hawk Mazda
Plainfield, IL · 19 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.