Illinois Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Illinois? We analyzed 1,410 verified OTD quotes from 392 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Illinois's benchmark doc fee is $347 — $59 below the national average.
Illinois Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Illinois
The most transparent dealers in Illinois based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #2 | K & S Sales, Inc. | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Scherer | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Anderson Crystal Lake | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Napleton Hyundai Glenview | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #7 | Audi Exchange | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Karl Knauz BMW | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Mercedes-Benz Of Westmont | A 100/100 | 8 |
| #10 | Bill Jacobs | A 99.2/100 | 12 |
Highest Doc Fees in Illinois
These Illinois dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $347.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Autohaus | $1,663 | 7 |
| 2 | Autonation Toyota Weston | $995 | 9 |
| 3 | Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial | $995 | 4 |
| 4 | Muller Honda | $799 | 18 |
| 5 | Audi Richmond | $795 | 6 |
| 6 | Automaxx Of The Carolinas | $790 | 7 |
| 7 | Nissan | $649 | 4 |
| 8 | Ron Westphal Chevrolet | $403 | 4 |
| 9 | Chicagoland Auto Group | $403 | 3 |
| 10 | Brilliance Subaru Of Elgin | $403 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport Ford | F 38.8/100 | $368 | 3 |
| Dream Nissan Midwest | F 45.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Mcgrath Nissan | F 56.6/100 | $368 | 4 |
| Dart Motors Llc | F 57.5/100 | $368 | 6 |
| Continental Toyota | F 58.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Auto Land Group Inc | D 60.1/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Automaxx Of The Carolinas | D 60.5/100 | $790 | 7 |
| Monken Toyota Of Mt. Vernon | D 61/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial | D 61.6/100 | $995 | 4 |
| Midway Autohaus | D 63/100 | $1,663 | 7 |
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