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
Ron Westphal Chevrolet
Aurora, IL · 9 verified quotes
Berman Kia
Lincolnwood, IL · 24 verified quotes
Acura Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 6 verified quotes
Motor Werks Honda
Barrington, IL · 14 verified quotes
Mcgrath Acura Of Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 18 verified quotes
Castle Hyundai Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL · 7 verified quotes
Berman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Oak Lawn, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton Mazda Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 52 verified quotes
Jennings Volkswagen
Glenview, IL · 6 verified quotes
Ike Honda
Marion, IL · 6 verified quotes
Packey Webb Ford
Downers Grove, IL · 4 verified quotes
Arnie Bauer Buick GMC Cadillac
Matteson, IL · 6 verified quotes
Gerald Honda Of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 8 verified quotes
Castle Autoplex Mchenry
Woodstock, IL · 12 verified quotes
Sam Leman Mazda
Bloomington, IL · 8 verified quotes
Mcgrath Kia Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 15 verified quotes
Elgin Hyundai
Bartlett, IL · 8 verified quotes
Bachrodt BMW
Rockford, IL · 3 verified quotes
Kunes Ford Of East Moline
East Moline, IL · 8 verified quotes
Napleton's Toyota Of Urbana
Urbana, IL · 8 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.