Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 574 of 2139 Illinois car dealers from 2,329 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $384.
365 of 574 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 574 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2139 dealers →Advantage Toyota Of River Oaks
Calumet City, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Peoria
Peoria, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, ILCrystal Lake, IL
Volvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, ILTinley Park, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Volvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, ILLisle, IL
Napleton'S Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Napletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
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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 486 rated Illinois dealers is $384, based on 2,329 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?
Advantage Toyota Of River Oaks, Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet, BMW Of Peoria lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 365 of 574 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 $384. 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.