Illinois Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Illinois? We analyzed 1,900 verified OTD quotes from 414 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Illinois's average doc fee is $378 — $22 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 | McGRATH ELMHURST TOYOTA | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #2 | ADVANTAGE Acura of Naperville | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Loeber Motors | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Lighthouse Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Lexus Of Naperville | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #6 | Laurel BMW Of Westmont | A 100/100 | 8 |
| #7 | Kunes Toyota Of Galesburg | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Kunes Ford Of East Moline | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #9 | K & S Sales, Inc. | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Ken Nelson Auto Group | A 100/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Illinois
These Illinois dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $378.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Autohaus | $1,663 | 7 |
| 2 | Greenway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $900 | 7 |
| 3 | Nissan | $649 | 4 |
| 4 | KIA Dodge City | $434 | 4 |
| 5 | AUDI EXCHANGE St. Charles | $413 | 5 |
| 6 | Fox Valley GMC | $412 | 3 |
| 7 | Hawk Ford Of St. Charles | $403 | 6 |
| 8 | Chicagoland Auto Group | $403 | 3 |
| 9 | Brilliance Subaru | $403 | 11 |
| 10 | Valley Honda | $403 | 6 |
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 |
| Greenway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | F 51.5/100 | $900 | 7 |
| Kunes Lakes Chevrolet | F 54.4/100 | $378 | 3 |
| Motor Cars Mitsubishi | F 58.5/100 | $377 | 7 |
| Heller Lincoln Of Pontiac | F 58.6/100 | $237 | 3 |
| Midway Autohaus | D 63/100 | $1,663 | 7 |
| Toyota of Downtown Chicago | D 64/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Gerald Ford | C 70/100 | $378 | 4 |
| Rosen Hyundai of Algonquin | C 70.1/100 | $368 | 4 |
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