Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 570 of 2139 Illinois car dealers from 2,310 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
363 of 570 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Prairie State
Illinois's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 570 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2139 dealers →Patrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesWoody Buick-Gmc, Inc.
Naperville, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Romeoville
Bolingbrook, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPhillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Roanoke Motors
Roanoke, ILRoanoke, IL
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, ILOak Lawn, IL
South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram
Matteson, ILMatteson, IL
Napleton Downtown Chicago
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Elmhurst, ILElmhurst, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
Robert's Automotive
Springfield, IL
Roberts Motors
Alton, IL
Rochelle Motor Sales Inc
Rochelle, IL
Rocket Auto Sales
Chicago, IL
Rod Baker Ford Sls Inc
Plainfield, IL
Roger Jennings Inc
Hillsboro, IL
Roger Jennings Inc.
Hillsboro, IL
Roland Rich Ford, Inc.
Delavan, IL
Rolando's Dealer Services
Elk Grove Village, IL
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
Rolls-Royce-Motor-Cars-Chicago
Chicago, IL
Ron Elbe Auto Sales
Macomb, IL
Ron Snider Auto Sales
Quincy, IL
Ron Tirapelli Ford
Shorewood, IL
Ron Ward Chevrolet
Herrin, IL
Ron Westphal Chevrolet, Inc.
Aurora, IL
Ron's Auto Sales Inc
Chicago, IL
Ron's Auto Sales Inc - Cicero
Chicago, IL
Rose Auto Sales & Motorsports Inc
McHenry, IL
Roselle Motors, Inc.
Roselle, 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 485 rated Illinois dealers is $383, based on 2,310 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?
Patrick BMW MINI, Woody Buick-Gmc, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Of Romeoville lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 363 of 570 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.