Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 562 of 2120 Illinois car dealers from 2,289 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
362 of 562 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 77 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 562 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2120 dealers →Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont
Westmont, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of St. Charles
St. Charles, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Buick-Gmc, Inc.
Naperville, ILNaperville, IL
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, ILMorton, IL
Wickstrom Ford
Barrington, ILBarrington, IL
Mcgrath City Hyundai
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath City Mazda
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, ILGurnee, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Precision Auto Sales
Bradley, IL
Premier 1 Auto
Silvis, IL
Premier Auto
Palatine, IL
Premier Auto Exchange
Chicago Heights, IL
Premier Auto Sales
Decatur, IL
Premier Auto Works Inc
Alsip, IL
Premiere Motorsports & Vanderhall Of Plainfield
Plainfield, IL
Premium Auto Sales Inc.
Palatine, IL
Premium Motors
Villa Park, IL
Prescott Brothers CDJR Of Mendota
Mendota, IL
Prescott Brothers Ford
Rochelle, IL
Prestige Auto Sales
East Dundee, IL
Prestige Motor Works Certified Pre-owned Sales & Service
Naperville, IL
Prime Rides Autohaus
Dwight, IL
PrimeCar Motors
Sycamore, IL
Prince Auto Sales
Waukegan, IL
Princeton Chevrolet GMC
Princeton, IL
Princeton Chevrolet GMC Hummer
Princeton, IL
Princeton Ford
Princeton, IL
Pristine Autohaus
Skokie, 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 483 rated Illinois dealers is $383, based on 2,289 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?
Mcgrath Acura Of Westmont, Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville, Mercedes-Benz Of St. Charles lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 362 of 562 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 $383. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% 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.