Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 1000 of 2212 Illinois car dealers from 3,435 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $379.
675 of 1000 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 184 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 14, 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 1000 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
20 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
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2212 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 · 20 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
Gerald Toyota of Matteson
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
BMW of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Sutton Ford
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Autos of Chicago
Arlington Heights, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Car City Inc
Palatine, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bg Motor Cars
Naperville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dart Motors
McHenry, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Digiovanni's Treme Auto and Cycle Sales
Machesney Park, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bob Ridings Taylorville
Taylorville, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chevrolet of Homewood
Homewood, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chicago Motor Cars
West Chicago, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Glendale Nissan
Glendale Heights, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ottawa Honda
Ottawa, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Woodfield Nissan
Hoffman Estates, IL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bettenhausen CDJR of Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Brady Buick GMC
Forsyth, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob Ridings
Pana, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chicago Motor Cars Naperville
Naperville, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
City Volkswagen of Evanston
Evanston, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
D'Arcy Buick GMC
Joliet, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dralle Chevrolet Buick
Peotone, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Du Quoin Chevrolet
Du Quoin, IL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Green Chevrolet Inc
Peoria, 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 836 rated Illinois dealers is $379, based on 3,435 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. 675 of 1000 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: 74% 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.