Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 715 of 2147 Illinois car dealers from 2,908 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $371.
458 of 715 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 116 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 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 715 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2147 dealers →Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesThe Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLibertyville Happy Hyundai
Libertyville, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRoanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, ILChampaign, IL
Scherer Mazda
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
K & S Sales, Inc.
Fairbury, ILFairbury, IL
Luxury Motors Inc.
Crestwood, ILCrestwood, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Patrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, IL · 7 verified quotes
Kc Summers Auto Group
Mattoon, IL · 4 verified quotes
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, IL · 8 verified quotes
Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Morton
Morton, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton Buick GMC Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 7 verified quotes
Joe Rizza Lincoln Of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 5 verified quotes
Kc Summers Nissan
Mattoon, IL · 4 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, IL · 5 verified quotes
Arlington Toyota
Palatine, IL · 4 verified quotes
Currie Motors Chevrolet
Forest Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Napleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton's Countryside Mazda
Countryside, IL · 9 verified quotes
Napletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, IL · 4 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, IL · 4 verified quotes
Uftring Subaru
East Peoria, IL · 3 verified quotes
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, IL · 12 verified quotes
Mclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL · 3 verified quotes
Mcgrath Lexus Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 4 verified quotes
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL · 19 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 2,908 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?
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, The Chevrolet Exchange, Libertyville Happy Hyundai lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 458 of 715 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.