Illinois Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Illinois? We analyzed 3,640 verified OTD quotes from 984 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 830 rated Illinois dealers is $369, $35 below the national average, based on 3,640 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Illinois has the 37th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $369.
- 693 of 984 rated Illinois dealers earned an A for transparency; 163 earned a D or F.
- Napleton Lincoln of Schaumburg in Schaumburg is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 12 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Illinois range from $50 to $1,663 — Midway Autohaus charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Illinois is accessories, appearing on 34% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,278.
Illinois Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Illinois
The most transparent dealers in Illinois, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Napleton Lincoln of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton's Elmhurst Mazda
Elmhurst, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Mazda of Libertyville
Libertyville, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesGerald Subaru of Naperville
Naperville, ILNaperville, IL
Gerald Toyota of Matteson
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Sam Leman Toyota Bloomington
Bloomington, ILBloomington, IL
Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Fiat Morton
Morton, ILMorton, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Guaranteed Motor Cars Lake Villa
Lake Villa, ILLake Villa, IL
Haggerty Ford Inc
West Chicago, ILWest Chicago, IL
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Highest Doc Fees in Illinois
These Illinois dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $369.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Autohaus | $1,663 | 6 |
| 2 | Elgin Kia | $632 | 8 |
| 3 | Toyota of Fox Lake | $553 | 9 |
| 4 | Boucher Group | $439 | 15 |
| 5 | Mcgrath Volvo Cars Barrington | $413 | 10 |
| 6 | Hawk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat | $413 | 3 |
| 7 | Gerald Nissan of Matteson | $413 | 9 |
| 8 | Gerald Nissan of Naperville | $413 | 5 |
| 9 | Phillips Chevrolet of Bradley | $413 | 3 |
| 10 | Phillips Chevrolet | $413 | 9 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Illinois
These Illinois dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Nissan Midwest | F 21/100 | — | 3 |
| Bachrodt On State | F 29/100 | — | 4 |
| Freeport Ford | F 40/100 | $368 | 3 |
| Court Street Ford | F 45/100 | — | 3 |
| Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall | F 48/100 | — | 4 |
| World Hyundai Matteson | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Baum Chevrolet | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Currie Ford of Frankfort | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Coffman Truck Sales | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Hawk Ford of St. Charles | D 60/100 | — | 6 |
Most Common Add-ons in Illinois
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Illinois, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Illinois
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Illinois?
Ford
89 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chevrolet
79 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Chrysler
61 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Jeep
59 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Dodge
58 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Ram
51 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Toyota
45 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Honda
37 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Hyundai
36 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
GMC
35 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Nissan
31 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Volkswagen
29 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Kia
27 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Buick
26 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Lincoln
23 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
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How Illinois compares to its neighbors
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Illinois Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee in Illinois is $369, based on 3,640 verified out-the-door quotes from 830 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $35 below the $404 national average.
Which Illinois dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Midway Autohaus charges the highest verified doc fee in Illinois at $1,663. Doc fees across the state range from $50 to $1,663.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Illinois?
Napleton Lincoln of Schaumburg in Schaumburg is the highest-rated dealer in Illinois with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 12 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Illinois?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Illinois dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 693 of 984 rated Illinois dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.