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
Westfield Ford Inc
Hodgkins, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ottawa Honda
Ottawa, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Club Auto
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ridings Chevrolet Buick
Monticello, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ultimate Rides
Coal City, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Land Group Inc
Mundelein, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cardrive4u
East Dundee, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Friendly Honda Springfield
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Titan Auto Sales
Worth, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napleton's Palatine Mazda
Palatine, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Glenview Luxury Imports
Glenview, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Anderson Dealership Inc
Rockford, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Survivor Classic Car Services
Homer Glen, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Al Cioni Ford Inc
Granville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gurnee Volkswagen
Gurnee, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Autohaus Of Peoria
Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Mart Of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mazda Of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Honda Superstore Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 6 verified quotes
Bill Kay Honda
Bourbonnais, IL · 3 verified quotes
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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 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.