Best Car Dealers Near Effingham, IL
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 5 of 12 car dealers near Effingham, IL from 13 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $269.
Data updated Aug 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 5 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Effingham
The Automall Of Effingham
Effingham, IL
$72 below the IL average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRoy Schmidt Honda
Effingham, IL
$184 below the IL average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNorthside Ford Lincoln
Effingham, IL
$367 below the IL average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Effingham
Russ Braunecker
Effingham, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dan Hecht Toyota
Effingham, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
The Automall Of Effingham
Effingham, IL · 4 verified quotes
Roy Schmidt Honda
Effingham, IL · 4 verified quotes
Northside Ford Lincoln
Effingham, IL · 3 verified quotes
Adan Auto Credit
Effingham, IL
Dan Hecht Chevrolet
Effingham, IL
Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota
Effingham, IL
Goeckner Bros Inc
Effingham, IL
Jansen's Auto Sales Midwest Toppers & Accessories
Effingham, IL
Russ Braunecker Auto Group
Effingham, IL
Sperry Sales
Effingham, IL
Tips for Buying a Car in IL
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IL is $367. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 100% of dealers near Effingham 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.
Car Dealers Near Effingham FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Effingham, IL?
Russ Braunecker (Effingham, IL) is the highest-graded dealer near Effingham on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Effingham charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near Effingham, IL charge an average documentation fee of $269, compared to a IL state average of $367 — based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Effingham?
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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Effingham are verified.