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
Northshore Automotive
Wilmette, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nuccio Auto Group
Addison, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Off Lease Cars Inc
Crystal Lake, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Okaz Motors
Elmhurst, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Onyx Motors Ltd
Glenview, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ormsby Motors Inc
Crystal Lake, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parkway Motors
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Peoria Mitsubishi
Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Petersen Chevrolet, Inc
Fairbury, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Pilson
Champaign, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Pilson Ram Supercenter
Charleston, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Power Motorcars Inc.
Naperville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Prescott Brothers Of Mendota CDJR
Mendota, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Public Auto Warehouse
Pekin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Quality Buick GMC Cadillac
Alton, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Quality Cars Of South Elgin
South Elgin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Fox Lake, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Renegade Motors
Peru, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ridgeway's Auto Sales
West Frankfort, 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.