Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 952 of 2205 Illinois car dealers from 3,898 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $364.
691 of 952 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 104 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
36th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 952 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2205 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 31 verified quotes
See the quotesBerwyn Kia
Berwyn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Sutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Valley Honda
Aurora, IL · 17 verified quotes
Mcgrath Kia Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 15 verified quotes
Jidd Motors Mitsubishi
Des Plaines, IL · 14 verified quotes
Napleton Hyundai Glenview
Glenview, IL · 14 verified quotes
Schaumburg Toyota
Schaumburg, IL · 14 verified quotes
Mcgrath Arlington Kia
Palatine, IL · 13 verified quotes
Kunes Ford Of East Moline
East Moline, IL · 11 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Kia Of Moline
Moline, IL · 11 verified quotes
Napleton's Oak Lawn Mazda
Oak Lawn, IL · 10 verified quotes
Ron Westphal Chevrolet
Aurora, IL · 9 verified quotes
Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Naperville
Naperville, IL · 8 verified quotes
Gerald Honda Of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 8 verified quotes
Honda On Grand
Elmhurst, IL · 8 verified quotes
Acura Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 7 verified quotes
Elgin Hyundai
Bartlett, IL · 7 verified quotes
Elmhurst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Elmhurst, IL · 7 verified quotes
Ike Honda
Marion, IL · 7 verified quotes
Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley
Bourbonnais, IL · 7 verified quotes
Barkau Automotive
Stockton, IL · 6 verified quotes
Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Glenview
Glenview, IL · 4 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $378. A doc fee above that level on a Illinois quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 788 rated Illinois dealers is $364, based on 3,898 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $378.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
Biggers Mazda, Berwyn Kia, Hyundai Of Palatine lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 691 of 952 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 $364. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.