Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 591 of 2132 Illinois car dealers from 2,365 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
370 of 591 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 92 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 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 591 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2132 dealers →Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley
Bourbonnais, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Buick-Gmc, Inc.
Naperville, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRoanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, ILOak Park, IL
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park
Orland Park, ILOrland Park, IL
Joe Rizza Ford Of Orland Park
Orland Park, ILOrland Park, IL
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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 499 rated Illinois dealers is $383, based on 2,365 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?
Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley, South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram, Woody Buick-Gmc, Inc. lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 370 of 591 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: 64% 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.