Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 596 of 2123 Illinois car dealers from 2,378 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $384.
372 of 596 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 92 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 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 596 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2123 dealers →Kunes Toyota Of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesHawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, ILFox Lake, IL
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, ILCrystal Lake, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Woody Buick-Gmc, Inc.
Naperville, ILNaperville, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, ILGurnee, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
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Reliable Wheels Used Cars
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Renegade Motors
Peru, IL
Revolution Auto Inc
McHenry, IL
Revolution Motors Llc
Waukegan, IL
Revved Motors
Addison, IL
Rice Motor Company
Carmi, IL
Richmond Auto Group
Springfield, IL
Rick Ridings Auto Group
Monticello, IL
Rick's Auto Sales Used Cars
Metropolis, IL
Ride Autohaus Inc
Joliet, IL
Ride Shack Inc
Glenview, IL
Ridgeways Auto Sales
West Frankfort, IL
Ridings Auto Group
Pana, IL
Ridings Buick
Monticello, IL
Ridings Chevrolet Buick
Monticello, IL
Ridings Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Monticello, IL
Rieger Motors
Forrest, IL
Ringa Auto Sales
Arlington Heights, IL
Ringwood Motors
Ringwood, 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 504 rated Illinois dealers is $384, based on 2,378 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?
Kunes Toyota Of Galesburg, Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet, Napleton Palatine Chevrolet lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 372 of 596 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: 65% 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.