Illinois Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Illinois? We analyzed 2,041 verified OTD quotes from 489 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Illinois's average doc fee is $376 — $24 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 | Chevrolet GMC | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #2 | Castle Naperville | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #3 | Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #4 | Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | The Chevrolet Exchange | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #6 | Fox Valley Volkswagen Crystal Lake | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Heller Ford Sales | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Patrick BMW MINI | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Mcgrath City Mazda | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #10 | Scherer Volvo | A 100/100 | 6 |
Highest Doc Fees in Illinois
These Illinois dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $376.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Autohaus | $1,663 | 7 |
| 2 | Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines | $995 | 7 |
| 3 | Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial | $995 | 7 |
| 4 | Muller Honda | $799 | 18 |
| 5 | Audi Richmond | $795 | 6 |
| 6 | Automaxx of the Carolinas | $790 | 7 |
| 7 | Nissan | $649 | 4 |
| 8 | Audi Exchange St. Charles | $413 | 4 |
| 9 | Gerald Hyundai of North Aurora | $413 | 4 |
| 10 | Chicagoland Auto Group | $403 | 3 |
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 40/100 | $368 | 3 |
| Dream Nissan Midwest | F 45.2/100 | $368 | 3 |
| Autos of Chicago | F 53.5/100 | $189 | 4 |
| Mcgrath Nissan | F 56.6/100 | $368 | 4 |
| Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial | D 60.1/100 | $995 | 7 |
| Automaxx of the Carolinas | D 60.9/100 | $790 | 7 |
| Midway Autohaus | D 63/100 | $1,663 | 7 |
| Auto Land Group Inc | D 63.1/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Monken Toyota of Mt. Vernon | D 67.4/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Autonation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines | D 69.3/100 | $995 | 7 |
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