Illinois Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Illinois? We analyzed 2,230 verified OTD quotes from 526 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Illinois's average doc fee is $385 — $15 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 | International Kia | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #2 | Mclaughlin Motors | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Scherer Volvo Cars | A 100/100 | 8 |
| #4 | Scherer Mazda | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #5 | Continental Autosports | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Roanoke Motors | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Driven Auto Sales | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Fields Volvo Cars Northfield | A 100/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Illinois
These Illinois dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $385.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway Autohaus | $1,762 | 7 |
| 2 | Fields BMW | $949 | 18 |
| 3 | Porsche Downtown Chicago | $744 | 3 |
| 4 | Bachrodt On State | $728 | 3 |
| 5 | Nissan Of Elgin | $689 | 4 |
| 6 | Napleton'S Oak Lawn Mazda | $663 | 3 |
| 7 | Thomas Nissan Of Joliet | $533 | 3 |
| 8 | Courtesy Ford | $529 | 7 |
| 9 | Ken Nelson Auto Group | $513 | 6 |
| 10 | Murgado Ford Of Chicago | $499 | 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 |
| Bachrodt On State | F 54/100 | $728 | 3 |
| Kunes Lakes Chevrolet | F 54.4/100 | $378 | 3 |
| Motor Cars Mitsubishi | F 59.9/100 | $331 | 7 |
| Midway Autohaus | D 63/100 | $1,762 | 7 |
| Toyota Of Downtown Chicago | D 64/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Rosen Hyundai Of Algonquin | C 70.1/100 | $368 | 4 |
| Jack Schmitt Ford | C 71/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Toyota On Western | C 71.1/100 | $378 | 6 |
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