Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 714 of 2147 Illinois car dealers from 2,912 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $371.
458 of 714 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 116 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 →Scherer Mazda
Peoria, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesInternational Autos
Tinley Park, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesRides Unlimited Chicago Inc
Crest Hill, ILCrest Hill, IL
Bill Jacobs Naperville Llc
ILIL
Heller Ford Sales
El Paso, ILEl Paso, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Audi Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Scherer Volvo Cars
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, ILJoliet, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Heller Motors
Pontiac, IL · 13 verified quotes
Hawk Ford Of St. Charles
Saint Charles, IL · 6 verified quotes
Auffenberg Ford, Inc.
Belleville, IL · 4 verified quotes
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, IL · 4 verified quotes
Chicagoland Automotive Group
Lisle, IL · 3 verified quotes
Phillips Chevrolet Of Frankfort
Frankfort, IL · 3 verified quotes
Phillips Chevrolet
Frankfort, IL · 3 verified quotes
Audi Exchange St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 5 verified quotes
Heller Ford
El Paso, IL · 29 verified quotes
Elmhurst Ford
Bensenville, IL · 15 verified quotes
Raymond Chevrolet
Antioch, IL · 8 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL · 14 verified quotes
Mcgrath City Mazda
Chicago, IL · 13 verified quotes
Woody Buick GMC Of Gurnee
Gurnee, IL · 56 verified quotes
Mcgrath Kia Of Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 13 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs Volkswagen
Naperville, IL · 22 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs BMW
Naperville, IL · 16 verified quotes
Napleton Mazda Of Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 11 verified quotes
Gerald Ford
North Aurora, IL · 5 verified quotes
Napleton Hyundai Glenview
Glenview, IL · 10 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 2,912 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?
Scherer Mazda, Hyundai Of Lincolnwood, International Autos lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 458 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.