Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 961 of 2157 Illinois car dealers from 3,225 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
Weeks Chevrolet
Benton, ILNo Pricing Provided
Sam Leman Ford
Bloomington, ILNo Pricing Provided
Western Star Auto Sales
Chicago, ILNo Pricing Provided
Prospect Auto Mart Inc
Peoria, ILNo Pricing Provided
Clement Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Columbia
Columbia, ILNo Pricing Provided
Car Hunter Express Inc
Bensenville, ILNo Pricing Provided
Love Auto Group
Villa Park, ILNo Pricing Provided
Jba Auto Sales Inc
Berwyn, ILNo Pricing Provided
Car King Auto Inc
Chicago Heights, ILNo Pricing Provided
Carvana University Park
University Park, ILNo Pricing Provided
Alpine Motors Llc
Naperville, ILNo Pricing Provided
Saint Charles Motorcars
St. Charles, ILNo Pricing Provided
Diepholz Chevrolet Buick GMC
Charleston, ILNo Pricing Provided
Rt Auto Center
Quincy, ILNo Pricing Provided
Jp Sides Ford
Anna, ILNo Pricing Provided
Chicago Auto Place
Downers Grove, ILNo Pricing Provided
Patriot Hyundai Of Danville
Danville, ILNo Pricing Provided
Pennington Chevrolet Of Salem
Salem, ILNo Pricing Provided
D'arcy Chevrolet, Inc.
Morris, ILNo Pricing Provided
Current Automotive
Hinsdale, ILNo Pricing Provided
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 $378, based on 3,225 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.