Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 716 of 2146 Illinois car dealers from 2,912 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $371.
458 of 716 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 118 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 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 716 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2146 dealers →Scherer Mazda
Peoria, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesRides Unlimited Chicago Inc
Crest Hill, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCastle CDJR Naperville
IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Hyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Libertyville Happy Hyundai
Libertyville, ILLibertyville, IL
International Autos
Tinley Park, ILTinley Park, IL
Continental Autosports
Hinsdale, ILHinsdale, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Scherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Gillespie Ford
Gurnee, IL · 9 verified quotes
Specialty Motors Inc
Gurnee, IL · 3 verified quotes
Northside Ford Lincoln
Effingham, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mike Haggerty Buick GMC
Oak Lawn, IL · 6 verified quotes
Gerald Kia Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 8 verified quotes
Vermilion Chevrolet GMC
Tilton, IL · 3 verified quotes
Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall
Rockford, IL · 3 verified quotes
Gerald Kia Of Matteson
Matteson, IL · 25 verified quotes
Mcgrath Acura Morton Grove
Morton Grove, IL · 7 verified quotes
Mcgrath Honda Elgin Dealer
Elgin, IL · 23 verified quotes
Berman Nissan Of Chicago
Chicago, IL · 8 verified quotes
Land Rover Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL · 12 verified quotes
Bill Kay Buick GMC
Downers Grove, IL · 5 verified quotes
Arlington Heights Buick GMC
Arlington Heights, IL · 18 verified quotes
Genesis Of Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · 4 verified quotes
Subaru Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park, IL · 4 verified quotes
Ultimo Motors
Westmont, IL · 6 verified quotes
The Autobarn Volkswagen Of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 7 verified quotes
Hawk Subaru
Plainfield, IL · 7 verified quotes
Gerald Hyundai
North Aurora, IL · 7 verified quotes
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 581 rated Illinois dealers is $371, based on 2,912 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?
Scherer Mazda, Rides Unlimited Chicago Inc, Castle CDJR Naperville lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 458 of 716 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 $371. 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.