Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 963 of 2158 Illinois car dealers from 3,263 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $379.
644 of 963 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 177 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 963 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2158 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 · 22 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
Adams Auto Body And Sales
Dolton, IL
Adams Automart Inc
Country Club Hills, IL
Adan Auto Credit
Effingham, IL
Advantage Auto Dealer Ltd
Chicago, IL
Advantage Auto Sales & Imports Inc
Loves Park, IL
Advantage Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
Advantage Buick GMC
Hodgkins, IL
Affirmative Motors
Lake Bluff, IL
Affordable Auto Sales
Carbondale, IL
Ag Autohaus
Carol Stream, IL
Agm Car Sales
East Dundee, IL
Al Piemonte Chevrolet Of Dundee
East Dundee, IL
Al Piemonte Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Crystal Lake, IL
Al Piemonte Ford
Melrose Park, IL
Alan Browne Chevrolet
Genoa, IL
Alan Browne Chevy
Genoa, IL
Albo Auto Body Work Inc
Palatine, IL
Alfa Romeo of Naperville
Naperville, IL
Ali Auto Sales
Moline, IL
All Auto Parts
Rockford, IL
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 811 rated Illinois dealers is $379, based on 3,263 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. 644 of 963 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 $379. 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.