Best Car Dealers in Illinois
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 580 of 2131 Illinois car dealers from 2,340 verified out-the-door quotes. Illinois's average doc fee is $383.
370 of 580 rated Illinois dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 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 →Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Lisle
Lisle, IL
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Orland Park
Tinley Park, ILTinley Park, IL
Murgado Automotive Group
Chicago, ILChicago, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Gurnee, ILGurnee, IL
Patrick BMW MINI
Schaumburg, ILSchaumburg, IL
Patriot Hyundai Of Bradley
Bourbonnais, ILBourbonnais, IL
Mike Murphy Ford
Morton, ILMorton, IL
The Chevrolet Exchange
Lake Bluff, ILLake Bluff, IL
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More Dealers in Illinois
The Auto Link Inc.
Bartonville, IL
The Auto Net Chicago
East Dundee, IL
The Autobarn Imports Volkswagen & Subaru
Countryside, IL
The Autobarn Subaru Of Countryside
Countryside, IL
The Car Haus
Roselle, IL
The Car Store Auto Corp
Aurora, IL
The Elite Cars Llc
Rockford, IL
The Gerald Auto Group
Naperville, IL
The Last Detail
North Chicago, IL
The Motor House
Oswego, IL
The Reserve Collection
Bolingbrook, IL
The Trade In Company
Fox Lake, IL
The Villa Auto Sales
Collinsville, IL
The Wholesale Outlet Inc
Hazel Crest, IL
Thomas Nissan
Joliet, IL
Three Pedal Motorcars
Minier, IL
Tilton Auto Repair And Sales
Tilton, IL
Titan Motors
Elk Grove Village, IL
Titan Motors Llc
Plainfield, IL
Tjelmeland Laketown Automotive
Springfield, 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 $383, based on 2,340 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?
Volkswagen Of Oak Lawn, Toyota Of Fox Lake, Volvo Cars Lisle lead the Illinois transparency rankings. 370 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 $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.