Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 566 of 2139 Illinois car dealers from 2,300 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
363 of 566 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 81 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 566 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2139 dealers →Kc Summers Nissan
Mattoon, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesVolkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, ILOak Park, IL
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton'S Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Volvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, ILLisle, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
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
Morelia Auto Sales & Service
Maywood, IL
Morrow Brothers Ford
Greenfield, IL
Moto Zone Inc
Melrose Park, IL
Motor Deals Usa
Glenview, IL
Motor Sport Auto Sales
Waukegan, IL
Motor Werks Auto Group
Barrington, IL
Motorcars Express
Alsip, IL
Motorsource Inc
Highland Park, IL
Mounce Automotive Sales
El Paso, IL
Mpv Sales & Leasing
New Lenox, IL
Mr Fleet
Naperville, IL
Mr Wonderful Motorsports
Aurora, IL
Mr. Deals Auto Center
Quincy, IL
Mr. Fox Auto Sales Llc
Roselle, IL
Mr.c's Automart
Midlothian, 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 2,300 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?
Kc Summers Nissan, Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg, Mclaughlin Motors lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 363 of 566 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.