Best Car Dealers Near Sterling, IL
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 4 of 8 car dealers near Sterling, IL from 6 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $378.
Data updated Aug 29, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 4 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Sterling
Schreiber Automotive
Sterling, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesSterling Chevrolet
Sterling, IL
$200 avg add-ons · 2 verified quotes
See the quotesKunes Country Ford Lincoln
Sterling, IL
$399 avg add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Sterling
Schreiber Automotive
Sterling, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sterling Chevrolet
Sterling, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kunes Country Ford Lincoln
Sterling, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kunes Ford Of Sterling
Sterling, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Of Sterling
Sterling, IL
Kunes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Of Sterling
Sterling, IL
Majeski Motors
Sterling, IL
Majeski Motors Of Sterling
Sterling, IL
Tips for Buying a Car in IL
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IL is $366. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Watch for add-ons: Only 25% of dealers here charge no add-ons. Review your OTD quote carefully.
- 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 Sterling FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Sterling, IL?
Schreiber Automotive (Sterling, IL) is the highest-graded dealer near Sterling on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Sterling charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near Sterling, IL charge an average documentation fee of $378, compared to a IL state average of $366 — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Sterling?
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 Sterling are verified.