Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 957 of 2188 Illinois car dealers from 3,244 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
642 of 957 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 169 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 24, 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 957 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2188 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
Brad Manning Ford Inc
Dekalb, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hawk Ford Of Carol Stream
Carol Stream, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Landmark Chrysler Jeep Inc
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Landmark Ford Inc
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Landmark Mitsubishi
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Resnick Automotive
Schaumburg, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wilkins Hyundai Mazda
Elmhurst, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Zeigler - Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shottenkirk Quincy
Macomb, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Specialty Motors
Round Lake, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bocker
Freeport, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ed Napleton Acura
Elmhurst, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kunes Ford Of Sterling
Sterling, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lexus Of Rockford
Loves Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Carver Toyota
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crown Nissan Of Decatur
Decatur, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kunes Auto Group Chevrolet Of Morrison
Morrison, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Patrick Hyundai Genesis
IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Serra Toyota Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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 812 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,244 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. 642 of 957 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.