Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 553 of 2124 Illinois car dealers from 2,254 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $364.
357 of 553 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 81 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
32nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 553 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2124 dealers →The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
Oak Park, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign
Champaign, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCastle Subaru Mchenry
McHenry, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton'S Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Napleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
BMW Of Peoria
Peoria, ILPeoria, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
No Limit Motorworks Inc
Palatine, IL
Nomad Auto Group Llc
Schaumburg, IL
North Chicago Car Sales Inc
Waukegan, IL
North Naperville Autos
Naperville, IL
North State Motors
Belvidere, IL
Northshore Auto Connect
Skokie, IL
Northshore Automotive
Wilmette, IL
Northside Lincoln
Effingham, IL
Northwest Motors Inc
Mundelein, IL
Northwoods Auto & Truck Sales
Machesney Park, IL
Novaaa Auto Sales
Loves Park, IL
Nu-gees Auto Sales Llc
Peoria, IL
Nuccio Auto Group
Addison, IL
O'brien Auto Team
Normal, IL
O'brien Automotive Team
Normal, IL
O'brien Honda Of Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
O'brien Hyundai Of Normal
Normal, IL
O'brien Kia Of Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
O'brien Mitsubishi Of Normal
Normal, IL
O'connor Auto Group Llc
Maywood, IL
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 553 rated Illinois dealers is $364, based on 2,254 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?
The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park, Sam Leman Cadillac Of Champaign, Castle Subaru Mchenry lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 357 of 553 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 $364. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 65% 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.