Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 581 of 2132 Illinois car dealers from 2,340 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
370 of 581 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 87 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 581 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2132 dealers →Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont
Westmont, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPatrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgrath Evanston Subaru
Skokie, ILSkokie, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Mcgrath City Mazda
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath City Hyundai
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 13,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in Illinois
Ultimate Rides
Coal City, IL
Um Autos
Macomb, IL
Unique Motors
Rock Island, IL
United Chevrolet Buick GMC
Jacksonville, IL
United Chevrolet GMC
Jacksonville, IL
United Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Jacksonville, IL
Unlimited Concepts 167
Hazel Crest, IL
Us 30 Auto Sales
New Lenox, IL
Us Motors Inc.
Addison, IL
Usa Auto & Truck Chicago
Chicago, IL
Usa.autofreedom.biz
Chicago Heights, IL
Used Cars Chicago
Chicago, IL
Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet
Sublette, IL
Valeri Automotive
Winthrop Harbor, IL
Vantage Auto Group Llc
Schaumburg, IL
Vaughn's Classic Cars
Nashville, IL
Vazquez Auto Sales
Bloomington, IL
Velazquez Auto Sales
Aurora, IL
Vermilion GMC
Tilton, IL
Vh Auto Inc
Lake in the Hills, IL
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 492 rated Illinois dealers is $383, based on 2,340 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?
Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont, Mclaughlin Motors, Patrick BMW MINI lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 370 of 581 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 $383. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 65% 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.