Best Car Dealers Near Sterling, IL
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 5 of 7 car dealers near Sterling, IL from 7 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $378.
Data updated Sep 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 5 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Sterling
Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sterling
Sterling, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesSchreiber 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 quotesAll Car Dealers Near Sterling
Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sterling
Sterling, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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 Jeep Dodge RAM Of Sterling
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 $367. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Watch for add-ons: Only 40% 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?
Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sterling (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 September 2026, rated dealers near Sterling, IL charge an average documentation fee of $378, compared to a IL state average of $367 — based on 7 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.