Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 986 of 2213 Illinois car dealers from 3,386 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $379.
661 of 986 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 184 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 7, 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 986 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 - A99/1002026
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chicago, IL
17 verified quotes$378doc feeNo add-ons - A98/1002026
The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
Evanston, IL
42 verified quotes$377doc 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 2213 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 · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesBiggers Mazda
Elgin, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesGrand Subaru
Bensenville, ILBensenville, IL
Hyundai of Palatine
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Auffenberg Hyundai
Shiloh, ILShiloh, IL
Berwyn Kia
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
BMW of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Brilliance Subaru
Elgin, ILElgin, IL
Idrive Motor Sports Inc
Berwyn, ILBerwyn, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
St Charles Toyota
St. Charles, IL · 29 verified quotes
Berman Kia
Lincolnwood, IL · 28 verified quotes
Gerald Kia of Matteson
Matteson, IL · 18 verified quotes
Bill Jacobs BMW
Naperville, IL · 16 verified quotes
Mcgrath City Mazda
Chicago, IL · 13 verified quotes
Napleton's Countryside Mazda
Countryside, IL · 13 verified quotes
Heller Motors Inc
Pontiac, IL · 12 verified quotes
Jidd Motors Mitsubishi
Des Plaines, IL · 12 verified quotes
Napleton's Oak Lawn Mazda
Oak Lawn, IL · 12 verified quotes
Elmhurst Ford
Bensenville, IL · 11 verified quotes
Gerald Toyota of Matteson
Matteson, IL · 11 verified quotes
Mcgrath Kia of Highland Park
Highland Park, IL · 11 verified quotes
Napleton Mazda of Libertyville
Libertyville, IL · 11 verified quotes
Mcgrath Honda of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL · 10 verified quotes
BMW of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL · 8 verified quotes
Honda On Grand
Elmhurst, IL · 6 verified quotes
Napleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, IL · 6 verified quotes
Oak Lawn Toyota
Oak Lawn, IL · 6 verified quotes
Willowbrook Ford
Willowbrook, IL · 6 verified quotes
Zeigler Nissan of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL · 6 verified quotes
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 825 rated Illinois dealers is $379, based on 3,386 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, Biggers Mazda lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 661 of 986 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.