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
Taylor Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Bourbonnais, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Teffertiller Motors, Inc.
McLeansboro, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tera Automotive
Plano, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tera Chevrolet GMC
Sandwich, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
The Car Haus
Roselle, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Transit Motors
Calumet City, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ulfing Automall
East Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Unique Motors
Rock Island, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Us 30 Auto Sales
New Lenox, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vantage Auto Group Llc
Schaumburg, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vogler Ford Lincoln
Carbondale, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Watseka Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Watseka, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Watseka Ford Lincoln Inc
Watseka, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Watson Family Hyundai
Tinley Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wickstrom Auto Group
Barrington, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wickstrom Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Barrington, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Xchange Motors Inc
Addison, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Zeigler BMW - Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Zeigler Fiat Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ali Luxury Motors Inc
Glenview, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited 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.