Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 961 of 2157 Illinois car dealers from 3,233 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $377.
641 of 961 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 178 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 25, 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 961 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2157 dealers →Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 21 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
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, ILShiloh, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
Gerald Toyota Of Matteson
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Korea Auto Group Joliet
Joliet, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Libertyville Chevrolet Inc
Libertyville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Murgado Ford Lincoln Chicago
Chicago, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Taj Automotive
Elgin, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Wickstrom Lincoln
Barrington, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Williams Auto Sales
Quincy, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ae Auto Brokers Inc
Roselle, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Affordable Autos
Elgin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Arnie Bauer GMC
Wilmington, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Avenue Cars For Sale
Barrington, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bentley Northbrook
Northbrook, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Best Choice Motors
Rock Island, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carleader Llc
Plainfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Currie Ford of Frankfort
Frankfort, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Currie Motors Ford Of Frankfort
Frankfort, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dk Auto Sales Inc
Schaumburg, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fair Oaks Lincoln
Naperville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Federico Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Wood River, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Golden Motors Sale Llc
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gurnee Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Gurnee, 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 808 rated Illinois dealers is $377, based on 3,233 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 961 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 $377. 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.