Best Car Dealerships in Chicago, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Chicago metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 235 dealerships across the Chicago area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated October 22, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Chicago?
The best car dealership in Chicago by verified out-the-door price data is Muller’s Woodfield Acura (Acura, Hoffman Estates, IL): A grade, 100/100 across 25 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Muller Honda Of Gurnee (Honda, Gurnee), A grade, 100/100 across 22 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Biggers Mazda (Mazda, Elgin), A grade, 100/100 across 19 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Gerald Hyundai (Hyundai, North Aurora), $372.
- No dealer add-ons: Muller’s Woodfield Acura (Acura, Hoffman Estates), none in any of its 25 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: International Kia (Kia, Orland Hills), quotes average 9.0% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Muller’s Woodfield Acura (Acura, Hoffman Estates), 25 verified quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Chicago
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Chicago. Click a brand for the full ranking.
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Chicago
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston, and Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram are the CarEdge Certified dealers in Chicago. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:
- All-in out-the-door price up front
- No surprise add-ons
- Fast, real answers
- An honest, no-pressure experience
CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram: CarEdge Certified Chrysler dealer in Chicago
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Chicago, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 20 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $360 — below the IL average of $369
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: None detected in verified quotes
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The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston: CarEdge Certified Mazda dealer in Evanston
The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston in Evanston, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (98/100 across 50 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $376 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 8% of quotes, avg $92
See The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston’s grade and verified quotes →
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: CarEdge Certified Chrysler dealer in Libertyville
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Libertyville, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (96/100 across 9 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $378 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 22% of quotes, avg $78
See Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s grade and verified quotes →
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Chicago
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Muller’s Woodfield Acura
Acura · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Hoffman Estates, IL
Muller’s Woodfield Acura is an A-grade Acura dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 25 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $380 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 25
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#2 — Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Gurnee, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee is an A-grade Honda dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 22 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $378 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 22
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#3 — Biggers Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elgin, IL
Biggers Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 19 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $375 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
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#4 — Grand Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bensenville, IL
Grand Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 17 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $388 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 17
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#5 — Hyundai Of Palatine
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Palatine, IL
Hyundai Of Palatine is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $374 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
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#6 — Gerald Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Aurora, IL
Gerald Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 14 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $372 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
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#7 — Gerald Toyota Of Matteson
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Matteson, IL
Gerald Toyota Of Matteson is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $376 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#8 — Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Schaumburg, IL
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $378 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#9 — Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Antioch, IL
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $496 — well above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#10 — Sutton Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Matteson, IL
Sutton Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $377 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#11 — Berwyn Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $376 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#12 — Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elmhurst, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $375 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#13 — Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lansing, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $376 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#14 — Audi Exchange
Audi · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Highland Park, IL
Audi Exchange is an A-grade Audi dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $376 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#15 — International Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Orland Hills, IL
International Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $377 — above the IL average of $369
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Chicago Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Chicago? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Acura Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Audi Dealerships in Chicago
- Best BMW Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Buick Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Cadillac Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Dodge Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Ford Dealerships in Chicago
- Best GMC Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Honda Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Kia Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Lexus Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Lincoln Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Mitsubishi Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Chicago
- Best RAM Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Volkswagen Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Volvo Dealerships in Chicago
Chicago Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muller’s Woodfield Acura | Hoffman Estates | A | 100 | $380 | $0 | 25 |
| 2 | Muller Honda Of Gurnee | Gurnee | A | 100 | $378 | $0 | 22 |
| 3 | Biggers Mazda | Elgin | A | 100 | $375 | $0 | 19 |
| 4 | Grand Subaru | Bensenville | A | 100 | $388 | $0 | 17 |
| 5 | Hyundai Of Palatine | Palatine | A | 100 | $374 | $0 | 15 |
| 6 | Gerald Hyundai | North Aurora | A | 100 | $372 | $0 | 14 |
| 7 | Gerald Toyota Of Matteson | Matteson | A | 100 | $376 | $0 | 12 |
| 8 | Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg | Schaumburg | A | 100 | $378 | $0 | 12 |
| 9 | Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Antioch | A | 100 | $496 | $0 | 11 |
| 10 | Sutton Ford | Matteson | A | 100 | $377 | $0 | 11 |
| 11 | Berwyn Kia | Berwyn | A | 100 | $376 | $0 | 10 |
| 12 | Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota | Elmhurst | A | 100 | $375 | $0 | 10 |
| 13 | Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing | Lansing | A | 100 | $376 | $0 | 10 |
| 14 | Audi Exchange | Highland Park | A | 100 | $376 | $0 | 9 |
| 15 | International Kia | Orland Hills | A | 100 | $377 | $0 | 9 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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