Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 563 of 2129 Illinois car dealers from 2,275 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $382.
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 2129 dealers →Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesVolkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMike Murphy Ford
Morton, ILMorton, IL
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, ILMorton, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Mclaughlin Motors
Moline, ILMoline, IL
Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park
Orland Park, ILOrland Park, IL
Joe Rizza Ford Of Orland Park
Orland Park, ILOrland Park, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Maxim Autos
Skokie, IL
Maximum Motors, Llc
Lockport, IL
Mazda Of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
Mazda Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
Mc Auto Sales Corp.
Addison, IL
Mcclain Auto Mall
Rochelle, IL
Mcclane Motor Sales Inc
Newton, IL
Mccormick Auto Place
Peoria, IL
Mccormick Motors
Decatur, IL
Mcginley Inc.
Highland, IL
Mcgrath Acura Of Morton Grove
Morton Grove, IL
Mcgrath Automotive Group
Morton Grove, IL
Mcgrath Imports
Chicago, IL
Mchenry Auto Exchange
McHenry, IL
Mclaren Chicago Showroom
Chicago, IL
Mclaughlin Cadillac
Moline, IL
Mclaughlin Subaru
Moline, IL
Mcmahon Auto Sales
Rantoul, IL
Medina Cars Inc
Richmond, IL
Meier Chevrolet GMC
Sparta, 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 $382, based on 2,275 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 Lincoln Of Schaumburg, Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn, Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign 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 $382. 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.