Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 955 of 2203 Illinois car dealers from 3,228 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
641 of 955 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 955 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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Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hopkins Ford
Elgin, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Anderson Auto Group
Rockford, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gregory Infiniti
Libertyville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Harvard Ford
Harvard, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Globe Auto Inc
Lombard, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Land Rover Peoria
Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Autos Of Chicago
Arlington Heights, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dart Motors
McHenry, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Digiovanni's Treme Auto And Cycle Sales
Machesney Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chevrolet Of Homewood
Homewood, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chicago Motor Cars
West Chicago, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Glendale Nissan
Glendale Heights, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gravity Autos Chicago
Highland Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Lombard Toyota Scion
Lombard, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bettenhausen CDJR Of Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Brady Buick GMC
Forsyth, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Ridings
Jacksonville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chicago Motor Cars Naperville
Naperville, 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 810 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,228 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. 641 of 955 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.