Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 565 of 2130 Illinois car dealers from 2,299 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
363 of 565 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 79 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 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 565 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2130 dealers →The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, ILChampaign, IL
Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont
Westmont, ILWestmont, IL
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, ILOak Park, IL
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, ILSkokie, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, ILSt. Charles, IL
Schimmer Ford Hyundai
Peru, ILPeru, IL
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 13,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in Illinois
Midwest Transit Swansea
Swansea, IL
Mike Miller Auto Park
Peoria, IL
Mike Miller Hyundai
Peoria, IL
Mike Miller Kia
Peoria, IL
Mikes Auto Forum
Bensenville, IL
Mikes Automall Inc
Ingleside, IL
Miles Chevrolet
Decatur, IL
MINI Of Glencoe
Glencoe, IL
Mitera Motors
Addison, IL
Mitsubishi Of Peoria
Peoria, IL
Mobilityworks Niles (chicago) Illinois
Niles, IL
Mobilityworks Plainfield (chicago) Illinois
Plainfield, IL
Mobilityworks Villa Park (chicago) Illinois
Villa Park, IL
Mongol Motors
Wheeling, IL
Monken Chevrolet GMC
Centralia, IL
Monken Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Centralia, IL
Monken Nissan
Centralia, IL
Montgail Auto
Sandwich, IL
Moore Brothers Auto Sales
Pinckneyville, IL
Moreland Auto Sales
Saint Elmo, 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 2,299 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?
The Chevrolet Exchange, Mclaughlin Motors, Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 363 of 565 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.