Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 562 of 2120 Illinois car dealers from 2,288 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $364.
362 of 562 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
29th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 562 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2120 dealers →Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 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, ILSt. Charles, IL
Wickstrom Ford
Barrington, ILBarrington, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, ILGurnee, IL
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, ILMorton, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Scherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Schimmer Ford Hyundai
Peru, ILPeru, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Landmark Of Taylorville Buick GMC
Taylorville, IL
Larry Stovesand Kia
Carbondale, IL
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Chicago, IL
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Cicero, IL
Latino Motors
Aurora, IL
Laura Auto Group
Collinsville, IL
Laura Buick-gmc, Inc.
Collinsville, IL
Lawrence Auto Clinic And Sales
Cambria, IL
Lc Auto Sales
Rockford, IL
Leach-wilson Chevrolet Co.
Shelbyville, IL
Leader Auto Group
Chicago, IL
Legend Auto Group
Chicago, IL
Leman Automotive Sales Inc
Eureka, IL
Leman's Chevrolet City
Bloomington, IL
Lemon Grove Trucks
Lake in the Hills, IL
Lemond Chevrolet
Fairfield, IL
Lewis Auto Sales
Decatur, IL
Lexus Of Rockford
Loves Park, IL
Liberty Auto City Subaru
Libertyville, IL
Liberty Kia
Libertyville, IL
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 562 rated Illinois dealers is $364, based on 2,288 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?
Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake, Mcgrath Evanston Subaru, Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 362 of 562 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.