Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 716 of 2146 Illinois car dealers from 2,906 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $371.
459 of 716 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 117 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 716 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2146 dealers →Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesK & S Sales, Inc.
Fairbury, IL
$171 below the Illinois average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArlington Toyota
Palatine, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesThe Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Castle Mchenry
McHenry, ILMcHenry, IL
Bloomington Normal Automall
Normal, ILNormal, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Audi Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Hyundai Of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Castle Hyundai Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL · 7 verified quotes
Roy Schmidt Honda
Effingham, IL · 3 verified quotes
Berman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Oak Lawn, IL · 3 verified quotes
Motor Werks Honda
Barrington, IL · 14 verified quotes
Napleton's Mazda Of Urbana
Urbana, IL · 3 verified quotes
Jennings Volkswagen
Glenview, IL · 6 verified quotes
Acura Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 6 verified quotes
Mcgrath Acura Of Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 18 verified quotes
Arnie Bauer Buick GMC Cadillac
Matteson, IL · 6 verified quotes
Castle Autoplex Mchenry
Woodstock, IL · 12 verified quotes
Mcgrath Kia Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 15 verified quotes
Gerald Honda Of Countryside
Countryside, IL · 8 verified quotes
Mcgrath Arlington Kia
Palatine, IL · 6 verified quotes
Elgin Hyundai
Bartlett, IL · 8 verified quotes
Sam Leman Mazda
Bloomington, IL · 8 verified quotes
Napleton's Toyota Of Urbana
Urbana, IL · 8 verified quotes
Kunes Ford Of East Moline
East Moline, IL · 8 verified quotes
Jennings Chevrolet
Glenview, IL · 5 verified quotes
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Chicago
Chicago, IL · 5 verified quotes
Lexus Of Naperville
Naperville, 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 2,906 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?
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn, K & S Sales, Inc., Arlington Toyota lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 459 of 716 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.