Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 956 of 2203 Illinois car dealers from 3,230 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
639 of 956 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 956 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
D'Arcy Buick GMC
Joliet, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dralle Chevrolet Buick
Peotone, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Du Quoin Chevrolet
Du Quoin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Green Chevrolet Inc
Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Green On Dirksen
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hamblock Ford
Belvidere, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jennings Beardstown GMC
Beardstown, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kunes Country Ford Lincoln
Sterling, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Larry Roesch Volkswagen
Bensenville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Subaru
Libertyville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ottawa Ford
Ottawa, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rodolfo Garza
Melrose Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
S And K Buick GMC
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
The Last Detail
North Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tyson Motor Llc
Shorewood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vogler Motor Company
Carbondale, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Woodfield Nissan
Hoffman Estates, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Zeigler Cadillac Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Weber Auto Group
Silvis, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brad Manning Ford Inc
Dekalb, 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 811 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,230 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 956 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.