Best Car Dealerships in Chicago, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Chicago across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park (Lincoln, Orland Park) is the most transparent dealership in the Chicago metro by verified data.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
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 164 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.
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).
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Chicago
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Orland Park, IL
Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $375 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#2 — 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 19 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $354 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
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#3 — Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kenosha, IL
Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $399 — below the IL average of $424
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#4 — Castle Subaru Mchenry
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · McHenry, IL
Castle Subaru Mchenry is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $377 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#5 — Volvo Cars Orland Park
Volvo · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tinley Park, IL
Volvo Cars Orland Park is an A-grade Volvo dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $375 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 13.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#6 — Napleton Buick Gmc Crystal Lake
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Crystal Lake, IL
Napleton Buick Gmc Crystal Lake is an A-grade Buick dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $373 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#7 — Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lansing, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $368 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#8 — Napleton River Oaks Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lansing, IL
Napleton River Oaks Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $374 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#9 — Napleton’s Countryside Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Countryside, IL
Napleton’s Countryside Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $378 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#10 — Advantage Toyota Of River Oaks
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Calumet City, IL
Advantage Toyota Of River Oaks is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $375 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#11 — Chevrolet Of Naperville
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Naperville, IL
Chevrolet Of Naperville is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $373 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#12 — Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
Mercedes-Benz · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · St. Charles, IL
Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles is an A-grade Mercedes-Benz dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $369 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#13 — Fields Volvo Cars Northfield
Volvo · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Northfield, IL
Fields Volvo Cars Northfield is an A-grade Volvo dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $372 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#14 — Hyundai Of Lincolnwood
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lincolnwood, IL
Hyundai Of Lincolnwood is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $368 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#15 — Bmw Of Crystal Lake
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Crystal Lake, IL
Bmw Of Crystal Lake is an A-grade BMW dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $378 — below the IL average of $387
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
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 Genesis 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 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 | Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park | Orland Park | A | 100 | $375 | $0 | 5 |
| 2 | Hyundai Of Palatine | Palatine | A | 100 | $354 | $0 | 19 |
| 3 | Zeigler Subaru Of Kenosha | Kenosha | A | 100 | $399 | $0 | 6 |
| 4 | Castle Subaru Mchenry | McHenry | A | 100 | $377 | $0 | 4 |
| 5 | Volvo Cars Orland Park | Tinley Park | A | 100 | $375 | $0 | 5 |
| 6 | Napleton Buick Gmc Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake | A | 100 | $373 | $0 | 4 |
| 7 | Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Lansing | A | 100 | $368 | $0 | 5 |
| 8 | Napleton River Oaks Kia | Lansing | A | 100 | $374 | $0 | 5 |
| 9 | Napleton’s Countryside Mazda | Countryside | A | 100 | $378 | $0 | 9 |
| 10 | Advantage Toyota Of River Oaks | Calumet City | A | 100 | $375 | $0 | 4 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Of Naperville | Naperville | A | 100 | $373 | $0 | 6 |
| 12 | Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles | St. Charles | A | 100 | $369 | $0 | 7 |
| 13 | Fields Volvo Cars Northfield | Northfield | A | 100 | $372 | $0 | 5 |
| 14 | Hyundai Of Lincolnwood | Lincolnwood | A | 100 | $368 | $0 | 8 |
| 15 | Bmw Of Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake | A | 100 | $378 | $0 | 8 |
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. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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