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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Barkau CDJR Of Freeport
Freeport, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Elgin, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bill Jacobs MINI
Naperville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bob Lindsay Acura
Peoria, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Boucher Group
Libertyville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Buss Ford
McHenry, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Castle Cars
North Riverside, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chicago Motorsource
Melrose Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chrysler Winona
Libertyville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
City Chevrolet Of Grayslake
Grayslake, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Countryside Mitsubishi
Countryside, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crossroad Motors
Caseyville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dempsey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Plano, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
D'Orazio Ford
Wilmington, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Driven Auto
East Dundee, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Fields BMW
Orlando, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Friendly Chevrolet
Springfield, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Genesis Of Bloomington-Normal
Normal, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Niles, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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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.