Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 580 of 2131 Illinois car dealers from 2,345 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $384.
369 of 580 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 12, 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 580 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2131 dealers →Continental Autosports
Hinsdale, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMclaughlin Motors
Moline, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNapleton Palatine Chevrolet
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Napleton River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton River Oaks Kia
Lansing, ILLansing, IL
Napleton'S Countryside Mazda
Countryside, ILCountryside, IL
Napletons Schaumburg Subaru
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet
Joliet, ILJoliet, IL
Raymond Chevrolet
Antioch, ILAntioch, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
TAJ Automotive
Elgin, IL
Tasca Chevrolet
Wheeling, IL
Tazewell Motors
Creve Coeur, IL
Team Knipmeyer
Beardstown, IL
Teffertiller Motors, Inc.
McLeansboro, IL
Tek Auto Group Llc
Roselle, IL
Tempo Auto Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Tera GMC
Sandwich, IL
Terry Bentz Sales & Service
Marseilles, IL
Terry's Auto Haus
Ottawa, IL
Terry's Ford Of Peotone
Peotone, IL
Tesla Batavia
Batavia, IL
Tesla Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove, IL
Tesla Libertyville
Libertyville, IL
Tesla Naperville
Lisle, IL
Tesla Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
Tesla Orland Park - 159th St
Orland Park, IL
Teutopolis Auto Sales
Teutopolis, IL
The Auto Connect
Springfield, IL
The Auto Hub Inc
Rochelle, 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 492 rated Illinois dealers is $384, based on 2,345 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?
Continental Autosports, Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg, Mclaughlin Motors lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 369 of 580 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 $384. 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.