Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 990 of 2216 Illinois car dealers from 3,437 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $379.
667 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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Biggers Mitsubishi
Elgin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Blue Sky Auto Sales Crestwood
Crestwood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Brockland Buick GMC
Columbia, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Ridings Pana
Pana, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Waterson Motorsports
South Elgin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brooks Motor Company
Columbia, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bryden Ford
Durand, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Burr Ridge Motor Sales
Burr Ridge, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Buss Lincoln
McHenry, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cadillac of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Planet
Chicago Heights, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cass Auto Sales Inc
Joliet, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Castle Buick GMC of North Riverside
North Riverside, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Castle Chevrolet
Villa Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
C.C.R. Auto Sales Inc
New Lenox, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Centerline Automotive
Bensenville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Champion Motorsports Inc
Crestwood, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chicago Auto Capital
Elgin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chicago Auto Place
Downers Grove, 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 3,437 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 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.