Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 574 of 2139 Illinois car dealers from 2,319 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $384.
366 of 574 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 84 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 →Toyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Patrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley
Bourbonnais, ILBourbonnais, IL
Volvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, ILTinley Park, IL
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, ILSkokie, IL
Volvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, ILLisle, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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Glenview, IL
Napleton Maserati Of Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
Napleton River Oaks Hyundai
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Westmont, IL
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Napleton's Hyundai Of Urbana
Urbana, IL
Napleton's Kia Of Urbana
Urbana, IL
Napleton's River Oaks Cadillac, Inc.
Calumet City, IL
Napleton's River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Lansing, IL
Napleton's River Oaks Honda
Lansing, IL
Napleton's Schaumburg Buick GMC
Schaumburg, IL
Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, IL
Napleton's Urbana Mitsubishi
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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 2,319 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?
Toyota Of Fox Lake, Muller Honda Of Gurnee, South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 366 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.