Illinois Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Illinois? We analyzed 2,268 verified OTD quotes from 499 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Illinois's average doc fee is $371 — $29 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 | Castle Naperville | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #2 | Autobarn Mazda Evanston | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Napleton Mazda of Naperville | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #4 | South Oak Jeep Dodge Chrysler Ram | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Chevrolet GMC | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #6 | Napleton Palatine Hyundai | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #7 | Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Continental Autosports | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Barkau Automotive | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Heller Ford Sales | A 100/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Illinois
These Illinois dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $371.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Autohaus | $1,663 | 7 |
| 2 | Greenway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $900 | 7 |
| 3 | Green Lincoln | $899 | 3 |
| 4 | Muller Honda | $799 | 3 |
| 5 | Gerald Hyundai of North Aurora | $728 | 11 |
| 6 | Nissan | $649 | 4 |
| 7 | Audi Exchange St. Charles | $413 | 5 |
| 8 | Chicagoland Auto Group | $403 | 3 |
| 9 | Castle Hyundai of Oak Lawn | $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 40/100 | $368 | 3 |
| Dream Nissan Midwest | F 45.2/100 | $368 | 3 |
| Greenway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | F 51.3/100 | $900 | 7 |
| Autos of Chicago | F 54.1/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Kars Today | D 61.1/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Midway Autohaus | D 63/100 | $1,663 | 7 |
| Auto Land Group Inc | D 63.1/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Motor Cars Mitsubishi | D 64.5/100 | $50 | 11 |
| Gerald Ford | D 69.8/100 | $378 | 4 |
| Crown Automotive | C 70/100 | $378 | 10 |
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