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
Foba Autos
Urbana, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ford City Motors Inc
Elgin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Forreston Car Care
Forreston, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Galena Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Galena, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of Algonquin
Algonquin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of North Aurora
North Aurora, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
George Weber Chevrolet
Columbia, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Golden Auto Sales
Byron, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Great Lakes Autosports Llc
Elmhurst, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Green Certified West
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Green Hyundai
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Green Volkswagen Of Springfield
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harlem Auto Credit
Bridgeview, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hawk Auto Peru
IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hawk Cadillac
Joliet, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Heller Ford Sales / Heller Motors (Heller Stores)
El Paso, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Heller Stores
El Paso, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hertz Car Sales Des Plaines, Il
Des Plaines, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hess Auto Agency Of Quincy, Llc
Quincy, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Highend Motors
Chicago, 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.