Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 952 of 2203 Illinois car dealers from 3,233 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
640 of 952 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 169 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 952 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
Top Speed Auto Sales Llc
Oak Forest, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Jacksonville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Rockford, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auffenberg Ford North
O'fallon, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Byline Auto
Midlothian, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Luxe Motors
Crest Hill, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chicago Auto House
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Grande Auto Sales Inc
Montgomery, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lightning Auto Sales
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Turpinsofgeneseo
Geneseo, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Advantage Acura Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Car City Inc
Palatine, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Green Family Auto
Lombard, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
O'Connor Auto Group Llc
Maywood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Premium Auto Sales, Inc.
Palatine, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
21 Motorsports
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Conway Imports Auto Sales
Streamwood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crestwood Auto Auction
Crestwood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
D&Q Motors Llc
Melrose Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Berman Auto Group
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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 807 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,233 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. 640 of 952 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.