Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 990 of 2216 Illinois car dealers from 3,442 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $379.
668 of 990 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 990 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
Staunton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Staunton, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Summit Auto Center
Summit, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sunnyside Co. - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
McHenry, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tera Ford
Plano, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Hertz Corporation
Des Plaines, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Porsche Exchange
Highland Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Toyota On Edens
Northbrook, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Uftring Montgomery Chevrolet
Peoria, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Villa Park Auto Exchange
Villa Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Wilkins Mazda
Elmhurst, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Woody Buick GMC of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
121 Motorsports
Mount Zion, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Advantage
Hodgkins, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Advantage Automotive
Carol Stream, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Alnabali Auto Mall Inc.
Machesney Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Al Piemonte Nissan
Melrose Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ams Auto
Woodstock, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Anderson Rock River Ford
Rockford, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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 828 rated Illinois dealers is $379, based on 3,442 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. 668 of 990 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.