Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 961 of 2157 Illinois car dealers from 3,237 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $378.
640 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
Jack-Son Auto Sales
Waukegan, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Lockport, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
National Auto Group Inc
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tac Auto Sales
Kankakee, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Enterprise Car Sales Aurora
Aurora, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Toyota Of Danville
Tilton, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Everest Lifted Trucks
Morton, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auffenberg Ford Belleville
Belleville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Credit Auto Sales
Dixon, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Steinman Auto
Machesney Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auffenberg Kia
Shiloh, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capital Motors Credit, Inc
Chicago, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Northside Ford
Effingham, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax)
Quincy, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lou Bachrodt Volkswagen
Rockford, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kunes Auto Group Of Morrison
Morrison, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Landmark Of Taylorville Buick GMC
Taylorville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Marion Chevrolet
Marion, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hiland Toyota
Moline, ILNo Pricing Provided
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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 807 rated Illinois dealers is $378, based on 3,237 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. 640 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 $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.