Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 953 of 2203 Illinois car dealers from 3,221 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
639 of 953 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 170 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 23, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 953 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2203 dealers →Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 22 verified quotes
See the quotesBiggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
Gerald Toyota Of Matteson
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Idrive Motor Sports Inc
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Menard Auto Sales
Ruma, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz Of Barrington
Barrington, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Metro Ford Chicago
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Midwest Highline In Rockford
Rockford, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mike Miller Hyundai
Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
MINI Of Glencoe
Glencoe, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Monken
Centralia, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Morries Auto Group
Moline, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Motorsource Inc
Highland Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Muller Subaru Volkswagen
Highland Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Naperville Auto Haus
Naperville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton Aston Martin Maserati
Downers Grove, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton Cadillac Of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton Downtown Hyundai
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton Northbrook
Northbrook, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton River Oaks Lincoln
Calumet City, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton's Volkswagen Of Urbana
Urbana, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nelson Auto
Mount Prospect, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Net Motorcars
Addison, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nissan Of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited 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 807 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,221 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?
Muller Honda Of Gurnee, Biggers Mazda, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 639 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 $378. 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.