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
Schmidt Ford Of Salem Inc.
Salem, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sexton Ford
Moline, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
S&M Auto Sales Chicago
Chicago, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Staunton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Staunton, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Summit Auto Center
Summit, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sunnyside Co. - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
McHenry, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tera Ford
Plano, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Autobarn Subaru Of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Hertz Corporation
Des Plaines, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Porsche Exchange
Highland Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Toyota On Edens
Northbrook, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
West Oak Inc.
Cicero, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Zeigler BMW - Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
121 Motorsports
Mount Zion, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Advantage Automotive
Carol Stream, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Affinity Auto Sales Llc
West Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Alnabali Auto Mall Inc.
Machesney Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Melrose Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Woodstock, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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.