Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 961 of 2157 Illinois car dealers from 3,232 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $377.
641 of 961 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 179 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's Woodfield Acura
Hoffman Estates, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller 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, ILChicago, IL
Hyundai 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
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More Dealers in Illinois
West End Auto Inc
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wight Chevrolet
Williamsfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
World Kia Joliet
Joliet, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ultimate Motor Cars, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Auto Mall Of Springfield
Springfield, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capital Auto Finance
Bridgeview, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Instacredit Automart
Collinsville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ogden Motors
Berwyn, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rockford Auto Group Llc
Rockford, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Carson Chevrolet
Carthage, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colt Jr
Barrington, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hove Nissan
Bourbonnais, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Quality Buick GMC
Alton, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Federico Kia
Wood River, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Nissan
Libertyville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Highline Auto Sales
Willowbrook, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Victory Honda Peoria
Peoria, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ravenite Motor Cars
Plainfield, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Woodrum Ford
Macomb, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gulliver Usa Irvine / Orange County
Arlington Heights, 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 807 rated Illinois dealers is $377, based on 3,232 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's Woodfield Acura, Muller Honda Of Gurnee, Biggers Mazda 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.