Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 980 of 2223 Illinois car dealers from 3,360 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $380.
654 of 980 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 183 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
37th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 980 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Illinois
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A100/1002026
Crown Toyota
Decatur, IL
3 verified quotes$377doc feeNo add-ons - A99/1002026
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL
17 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons - A98/1002026
The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
Evanston, IL
42 verified quotes$377doc fee - A96/1002026
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Libertyville, IL
9 verified quotes$378doc fee - A100/1002026
Marino Chevrolet
Chicago, IL
2 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2223 dealers →Muller's Woodfield Acura
Hoffman Estates, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 25 verified quotes
See the quotesMuller Honda of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesBiggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, ILShiloh, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
BMW of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
Idrive Motor Sports Inc
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Phillips Chevrolet of Lansing
Lansing, IL · 10 verified quotes
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, IL · 10 verified quotes
Scherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, IL · 10 verified quotes
Sutton Ford
Matteson, IL · 10 verified quotes
Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Antioch, IL · 9 verified quotes
International Kia
Orland Hills, IL · 9 verified quotes
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, IL · 9 verified quotes
Audi Exchange
Highland Park, IL · 8 verified quotes
Genesis of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 8 verified quotes
Gerald Hyundai of North Aurora
North Aurora, IL · 8 verified quotes
Honda of Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL · 8 verified quotes
Mcgrath Lexus of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
Napleton Lincoln of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 8 verified quotes
Driven Auto of Dundee
East Dundee, IL · 7 verified quotes
Fields Volvo Cars Northfield
Northfield, IL · 7 verified quotes
Infiniti of Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL · 7 verified quotes
Ken Nelson Auto Group
Dixon, IL · 7 verified quotes
Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, IL · 7 verified quotes
Audi Chicago
Chicago, IL · 6 verified quotes
Bredemann Toyota In Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL · 6 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Illinois
Illinois doc fee law
Illinois law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $378. A doc fee above that level on a Illinois quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Illinois Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Illinois?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 821 rated Illinois dealers is $380, based on 3,360 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Illinois doc fees at approximately $378.
Who are the best car dealers in Illinois?
Muller's Woodfield Acura, Muller Honda of Gurnee, Biggers Mazda lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 654 of 980 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 $380. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 74% 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.