Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 953 of 2206 Illinois car dealers from 3,925 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $362.
692 of 953 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 103 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 23, 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 953 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2206 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
Toyota Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, ILLincolnwood, IL
Sutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Infiniti Of Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, ILClarendon Hills, IL
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Nissan Of Elgin
Elgin, IL · 6 verified quotes
Gerald Subaru Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 4 verified quotes
Ottawa Kia
Ottawa, IL · 9 verified quotes
Libertyville Lincoln
Libertyville, IL · 5 verified quotes
Elgin Volkswagen
Elgin, IL · 4 verified quotes
City Volkswagen Of Evanston
Evanston, IL · 3 verified quotes
Journey Nissan
Lindenhurst, IL · 3 verified quotes
Motor Werks Infiniti
Barrington, IL · 11 verified quotes
Arlington Acura
Palatine, IL · 4 verified quotes
Honda Superstore Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 8 verified quotes
Dart Motors
McHenry, IL · 6 verified quotes
Motor Cars Of Chicago
Joliet, IL · 5 verified quotes
Tyson Motor Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Shorewood, IL · 4 verified quotes
Genesis Of Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Gurnee Hyundai
Gurnee, IL · 3 verified quotes
Hopkins Ford
Elgin, IL · 3 verified quotes
Auto Land Group Inc
Mundelein, IL · 3 verified quotes
Golf Mill Chevrolet
Niles, IL · 3 verified quotes
Carwise Gurnee
Gurnee, IL · 21 verified quotes
D'Arcy Mitsubishi
Joliet, IL · 10 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 $362, based on 3,925 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. 692 of 953 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 $362. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.