Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 953 of 2206 Illinois car dealers from 3,934 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $364.
692 of 953 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 104 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
36th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 953 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2206 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 31 verified quotes
See the quotesBerwyn Kia
Berwyn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Sutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Mclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton Luxury Pre-Owned
Westmont, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton River Oaks Hyundai
Calumet City, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, IL · 3 verified quotes
Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, IL · 3 verified quotes
Schimmer Ford Hyundai
Peru, IL · 3 verified quotes
Twin City Auto Mall
Bloomington, IL · 3 verified quotes
Uftring Subaru
East Peoria, IL · 3 verified quotes
Villa Park Auto Exchange
Villa Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Vinfast Lisle
Lisle, IL · 3 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL · 3 verified quotes
Wickstrom Ford
Barrington, IL · 3 verified quotes
Wilkins Mazda
Elmhurst, IL · 3 verified quotes
Muller's Woodfield Acura
Hoffman Estates, IL · 32 verified quotes
Heller Ford
El Paso, IL · 31 verified quotes
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL · 31 verified quotes
Elmhurst Ford
Bensenville, IL · 20 verified quotes
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, IL · 18 verified quotes
Toyota Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL · 17 verified quotes
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 789 rated Illinois dealers is $364, based on 3,934 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?
Biggers Mazda, Berwyn Kia, Hyundai Of Palatine lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 692 of 953 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 $364. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.