Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 989 of 2216 Illinois car dealers from 3,441 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $379.
667 of 989 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 182 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 9, 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 989 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 - A100/1002026
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL
21 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons - A98/1002026
The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
Evanston, IL
45 verified quotes$378doc fee - A96/1002026
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Libertyville, IL
9 verified quotes$378doc fee - A100/1002026
Miles Chevrolet
Decatur, IL
1 verified quote$377doc feeNo add-ons - A100/1002026
Marino Chevrolet
Chicago, IL
2 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2216 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 · 22 verified quotes
See the quotesMarino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
CarEdge CertifiedChicago, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesBiggers Mazda
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
Grand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Hyundai of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, ILShiloh, IL
BMW of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Sutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Mercedes-Benz of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Peoria, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Westmont, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Downers Grove, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Off Lease Cars Inc
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Orland Toyota/Scion
Tinley Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Oswego Motors
Oswego, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Pronto Auto Inc
Elmhurst, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Raymond Antioch
Antioch, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Rides Unlimited Chicago Inc
Crest Hill, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Roberts Motors, Inc.
Alton, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ron Ward Chevrolet
Herrin, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Royce Auto LLC
Bensenville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sam Leman CDJR of Champaign
Champaign, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Schmidt Ford of Salem Inc.
Salem, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Serra Subaru Champaign
Savoy, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sexton Ford
Moline, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
S&M Auto Sales Chicago
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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 827 rated Illinois dealers is $379, based on 3,441 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, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 667 of 989 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 $379. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.