Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 737 of 2151 Illinois car dealers from 3,073 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $370.
481 of 737 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 115 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 737 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2151 dealers →Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
$87 below the Illinois average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesFields Volvo Cars Northfield
Northfield, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, ILLincolnwood, IL
Roanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
K & S Sales, Inc.
Fairbury, ILFairbury, IL
Libertyville Happy Hyundai
Libertyville, ILLibertyville, IL
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Luxury Motors Inc.
Crestwood, ILCrestwood, IL
Bloomington Normal Automall
Normal, ILNormal, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Chicagoland Automotive Group
Lisle, IL · 3 verified quotes
Auffenberg Ford, Inc.
Belleville, IL · 4 verified quotes
Elgin Kia
Elgin, IL · 11 verified quotes
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, IL · 4 verified quotes
Castle Subaru Mchenry
McHenry, IL · 8 verified quotes
Phillips Chevrolet
Frankfort, IL · 3 verified quotes
Phillips Chevrolet Of Frankfort
Frankfort, IL · 3 verified quotes
Audi Exchange St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 5 verified quotes
Raymond Chevrolet
Antioch, IL · 8 verified quotes
Heller Ford
El Paso, IL · 29 verified quotes
Elmhurst Ford
Bensenville, IL · 15 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL · 14 verified quotes
Woody Buick GMC Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL · 56 verified quotes
Mcgrath Kia Of Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 13 verified quotes
Gregory Hyundai
Highland Park, IL · 11 verified quotes
Boucher Group
Libertyville, IL · 11 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs Volkswagen
Naperville, IL · 22 verified quotes
Heller Motors
Pontiac, IL · 14 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs BMW
Naperville, IL · 16 verified quotes
Napleton Mazda Of Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 11 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois caps documentation fees by statute and adjusts the limit annually for inflation (around $347). Because nearly every Illinois dealer charges the maximum, the real negotiation is on price and add-ons.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 601 rated Illinois dealers is $370, based on 3,073 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $347.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign, Napleton Downtown Chicago, Fields Volvo Cars Northfield lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 481 of 737 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 $370. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.