Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 580 of 2131 Illinois car dealers from 2,345 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $384.
369 of 580 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 12, 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 580 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2131 dealers →Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton'S Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Roanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
Wickstrom Ford
Barrington, ILBarrington, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Woody Buick-Gmc, Inc.
Naperville, ILNaperville, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Northside Lincoln
Effingham, IL
Northwest Motors Inc
Mundelein, IL
Northwoods Auto & Truck Sales
Machesney Park, IL
Novaaa Auto Sales
Loves Park, IL
Nu-gees Auto Sales Llc
Peoria, IL
Nuccio Auto Group
Addison, IL
O'brien Auto Team
Normal, IL
O'brien Automotive Team
Normal, IL
O'brien Honda Of Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
O'brien Hyundai Of Normal
Normal, IL
O'brien Mitsubishi Of Normal
Normal, IL
Oak Lawn Auto Sales
Hometown, IL
Off Lease Cars Inc
Carol Stream, IL
Omega Auto Mart & Repair
Bloomington, IL
One Time Auto Finance Inc
Forest Park, IL
Onyx Motors Ltd
Glenview, IL
Ormsby Motors Inc
Crystal Lake, IL
Ottawa Kia
Ottawa, IL
Ottawa Mazda
Ottawa, IL
Ottawa Toyota
Ottawa, 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 492 rated Illinois dealers is $384, based on 2,345 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?
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn, Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles, Napleton River Oaks Kia lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 369 of 580 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.