Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 951 of 2206 Illinois car dealers from 3,918 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $365.
687 of 951 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 107 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 951 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 quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, 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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Ken Nelson Auto Group
Dixon, IL · 7 verified quotes
Kunes Toyota Of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL · 7 verified quotes
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Normal, IL · 7 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 7 verified quotes
Porsche Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 7 verified quotes
Castle CDJR Naperville
IL · 6 verified quotes
Castle Chevrolet North
Elk Grove Village, IL · 6 verified quotes
Fox Valley Volkswagen Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 6 verified quotes
Gerald Kia North Aurora
North Aurora, IL · 6 verified quotes
Haggerty Ford
West Chicago, IL · 6 verified quotes
Hawk Chevrolet Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 6 verified quotes
International Subaru - Orland Park
Tinley Park, IL · 6 verified quotes
Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 6 verified quotes
Loeber Motors
Lincolnwood, IL · 6 verified quotes
Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 6 verified quotes
Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 6 verified quotes
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, IL · 6 verified quotes
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, IL · 6 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 6 verified quotes
Castle Kia Mchenry
McHenry, IL · 5 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 $365, based on 3,918 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, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 687 of 951 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 $365. 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.