Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 714 of 2147 Illinois car dealers from 2,903 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $371.
459 of 714 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 115 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 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 714 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2147 dealers →Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesThe Automall Of Effingham
Effingham, IL
$76 below the Illinois average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesThe Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
Luxury Motors Inc.
Crestwood, ILCrestwood, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Loeber Motors
Lincolnwood, ILLincolnwood, IL
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Lighthouse Buick GMC
Morton, IL · 5 verified quotes
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
Kunes Toyota Of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL · 7 verified quotes
Sutton Ford
Matteson, IL · 12 verified quotes
Lou Fusz Kia Of Moline
Moline, IL · 7 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, IL · 4 verified quotes
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, IL · 10 verified quotes
Laurel BMW Of Westmont
Westmont, IL · 8 verified quotes
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, IL · 4 verified quotes
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL · 19 verified quotes
Packey Webb Ford
Downers Grove, IL · 3 verified quotes
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, IL · 3 verified quotes
Boucher Group
Plainfield, IL · 5 verified quotes
Chevrolet Of Naperville
Naperville, IL · 7 verified quotes
Elgin Kia
Elgin, IL · 8 verified quotes
Genesis Of Aurora
Aurora, IL · 3 verified quotes
Biggers Mazda
Elgin, IL · 26 verified quotes
Brilliance Honda
Crystal Lake, IL · 11 verified quotes
Hawk Chevrolet Of Joliet
Joliet, IL · 4 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 2,903 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?
Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville, The Automall Of Effingham, Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 459 of 714 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.