Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 557 of 2120 Illinois car dealers from 2,273 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $364.
360 of 557 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 77 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
32nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 557 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2120 dealers →Laurel BMW Of Westmont
Westmont, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, ILGurnee, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Mclaughlin Motors
Moline, ILMoline, IL
Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, ILCrystal Lake, IL
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
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Des Plaines, IL
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Chicago, IL
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Downers Grove, IL
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Northfield, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Springfield, IL
Landmark Ford
Springfield, IL
Landmark Ford Trucks East
Springfield, IL
Landmark Mitsubishi
Springfield, IL
Landmark Of Taylorville
Taylorville, IL
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Taylorville, IL
Larry Stovesand Kia
Carbondale, IL
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Chicago, IL
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 557 rated Illinois dealers is $364, based on 2,273 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?
Laurel BMW Of Westmont, Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville, Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 360 of 557 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: 64% 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.