Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 563 of 2130 Illinois car dealers from 2,290 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
362 of 563 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 78 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 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 563 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2130 dealers →Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRoanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
Toyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, ILFox Lake, IL
Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, ILMorton, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, ILChampaign, IL
Raymond Chevrolet
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
Patrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
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
Liberty Nissan
Libertyville, IL
Libertyville Lincoln Sales, Inc.
Libertyville, IL
Libertyville Volkswagen
Libertyville, IL
Lightning Auto Sales
Springfield, IL
Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Of Normal
Normal, IL
Linwood Metropolis
Metropolis, IL
Linwood Motor Company
Metropolis, IL
Lion Car Sales & Repair Llc
Addison, IL
Little House Of Cars
Crystal Lake, IL
Little Jess Motor Company
Quincy, 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 483 rated Illinois dealers is $383, based on 2,290 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?
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota, Volvo Cars Orland Park, Volvo Cars Lisle lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 362 of 563 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 $383. 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.