Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 730 of 2137 Illinois car dealers from 3,003 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $369.
477 of 730 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 117 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 30, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
34th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 730 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2137 dealers →Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLuxury Motors Inc.
Crestwood, IL
$69 below the Illinois average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRoanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
Rides Unlimited Chicago Inc
Crest Hill, ILCrest Hill, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
The Automall Of Effingham
Effingham, ILEffingham, IL
Audi Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
K & S Sales, Inc.
Fairbury, ILFairbury, IL
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McHenry, IL · 3 verified quotes
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Lincolnwood, IL · 8 verified quotes
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Peru, IL · 3 verified quotes
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, IL · 11 verified quotes
Loeber Motors
Lincolnwood, IL · 6 verified quotes
Heller Ford Sales
El Paso, IL · 5 verified quotes
Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 7 verified quotes
Continental Autosports
Hinsdale, IL · 3 verified quotes
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Elmhurst, IL · 10 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois caps documentation fees by statute and adjusts the limit annually for inflation (around $347). Because nearly every Illinois dealer charges the maximum, the real negotiation is on price and add-ons.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 592 rated Illinois dealers is $369, based on 3,003 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $347.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn, Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign, Luxury Motors Inc. lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 477 of 730 rated Illinois dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Illinois dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Illinois quotes are verified.
How Illinois compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Illinois
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Illinois is $369. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% of dealers in Illinois charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.