Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 737 of 2151 Illinois car dealers from 3,052 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $369.
483 of 737 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 115 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 737 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2151 dealers →International Autos
Tinley Park, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesHawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, ILBolingbrook, IL
Loeber Motors
Lincolnwood, ILLincolnwood, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, ILSt. Charles, IL
Luxury Motors Inc.
Crestwood, ILCrestwood, IL
K & S Sales, Inc.
Fairbury, ILFairbury, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
Roanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Fox Valley Volkswagen Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 4 verified quotes
Hawk Chevrolet Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 4 verified quotes
Genesis Of Aurora
Aurora, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 6 verified quotes
Napleton's Countryside Mazda
Countryside, IL · 9 verified quotes
Mcgrath City Hyundai
Chicago, IL · 16 verified quotes
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, IL · 4 verified quotes
Mclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, IL · 4 verified quotes
Toyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
Laurel BMW Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, IL · 13 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, IL · 20 verified quotes
Karl Knauz BMW
Lake Bluff, IL · 16 verified quotes
Joe Rizza Ford Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 14 verified quotes
Idrive Motor Sports Inc
Berwyn, IL · 10 verified quotes
Hawk Ford Of St. Charles
Saint Charles, IL · 6 verified quotes
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, IL · 15 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois caps documentation fees by statute and adjusts the limit annually for inflation (around $347). Because nearly every Illinois dealer charges the maximum, the real negotiation is on price and add-ons.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 601 rated Illinois dealers is $369, based on 3,052 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $347.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
International Autos, Hyundai Of Lincolnwood, Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 483 of 737 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 $369. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.