Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 597 of 2123 Illinois car dealers from 2,382 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $384.
372 of 597 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 92 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 15, 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 597 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2123 dealers →Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 26 verified quotes
See the quotesPatrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesVolkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath City Hyundai
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath City Mazda
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, ILSkokie, IL
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Specialty Motors
Round Lake, IL
Specialty Vehicle Sales Inc
Skokie, IL
Speedway Auto Mall
Machesney Park, IL
Sperry Sales
Effingham, IL
Springer Auto Sales
Waterloo, IL
Springfield Select Autos
Springfield, IL
St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep
St. Charles, IL
Star Auto Works
Downers Grove, IL
Star European Imports
Yorkville, IL
Star Ford Inc.
Streator, IL
Star Motor Sales
Downers Grove, IL
Star Nissan
Niles, IL
Starlight Motors Inc
McHenry, IL
Steger Auto Center
Steger, IL
Steve Faulkner Chrysler
Mount Carmel, IL
Steve Faulkner Ford
Mount Carmel, IL
Steve Napleton Automotive Group
Palatine, IL
Steve Napletons Mazda Group
Countryside, IL
Steve Schmitt Buick GMC
Highland, IL
Steve Schmitt Ford
Highland, 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 506 rated Illinois dealers is $384, based on 2,382 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?
Biggers Mazda, Patrick BMW MINI, Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 372 of 597 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.