Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 564 of 2130 Illinois car dealers from 2,302 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
362 of 564 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 564 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2130 dealers →Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, ILCrystal Lake, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, ILGurnee, IL
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, ILMorton, IL
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, ILSkokie, IL
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Meier Chevrolet GMC
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Sparta, IL
Menard Auto Sales
Ruma, IL
Mendota Ford
Mendota, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of Bloomington
Normal, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of Marion
Marion, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of Naperville
Naperville, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
Metro Ford Chicago
Chicago, IL
Mgm Classic Cars
Addison, IL
Mid America Motors
Tremont, IL
Mid Illini Auto Center
North Pekin, IL
Mid-state Mobility
Springfield, IL
Midway Dodge
Chicago, IL
Midwest Auto Gallery
Glenview, IL
Midwest Car Exchange
Alsip, IL
Midwest Highline In Rockford
Rockford, IL
Midwest Motorsports
Rock Island, IL
Midwest Transit Kankakee
Kankakee, 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 484 rated Illinois dealers is $383, based on 2,302 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 River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Napleton Palatine Chevrolet, Toyota Of Fox Lake lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 362 of 564 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.