Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 951 of 2206 Illinois car dealers from 3,918 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $365.
687 of 951 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 107 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 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 951 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 quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Sutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Driven Auto Of Dundee
East Dundee, IL · 5 verified quotes
Gerald Honda Of Matteson
Matteson, IL · 5 verified quotes
Lighthouse Buick GMC
Morton, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton's Elmhurst Mazda
Elmhurst, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton's Palatine Subaru
Palatine, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton's Schaumburg Mazda
Schaumburg, IL · 5 verified quotes
Serra Subaru Champaign
Savoy, IL · 5 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, IL · 5 verified quotes
Zeigler Chevrolet - Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 5 verified quotes
Advantage Toyota Of River Oaks
Calumet City, IL · 4 verified quotes
Autonation Honda O'Hare
Des Plaines, IL · 4 verified quotes
Autonation Hyundai O'Hare
Des Plaines, IL · 4 verified quotes
Berman Star Nissan
Niles, IL · 4 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs Naperville Llc
IL · 4 verified quotes
Kc Summers Auto Group
Mattoon, IL · 4 verified quotes
Kc Summers Nissan
Mattoon, IL · 4 verified quotes
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, IL · 4 verified quotes
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 4 verified quotes
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, IL · 4 verified quotes
Napleton's River Oaks Honda
Lansing, IL · 4 verified quotes
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 $365, based on 3,918 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, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 687 of 951 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 $365. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.