Best Car Dealerships in Chicago, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Chicago metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 249 dealerships across the Chicago area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 12, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Chicago?
The best car dealership in Chicago by verified out-the-door price data is Muller Honda Of Gurnee (Honda, Gurnee, IL): A grade, 100/100 across 20 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 20 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- Biggers Mazda (Mazda, Elgin), A grade, 100/100 across 19 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 19 quotes from the past year.
- Bill Jacobs BMW (BMW, Naperville), A grade, 100/100 across 16 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 16 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- Lowest dealer fees: Muller Honda Of Gurnee (Honda, Gurnee), $378, against the IL median of $397.
- No quoted add-ons: Muller Honda Of Gurnee (Honda, Gurnee), none in its 20 quotes from the past year.
- Most quotes, past year: Muller Honda Of Gurnee (Honda, Gurnee), 20 quotes from the past year behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Chicago
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Chicago. Click a brand for the full ranking.
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Chicago
The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, Karl Knauz BMW, Napleton Elmhurst Hyundai, and Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM are the CarEdge Certified dealers in Chicago. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:
- All-in out-the-door price up front
- No surprise add-ons
- Fast, real answers
- An honest, no-pressure experience
CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston: CarEdge Certified Mazda dealer in Evanston
The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston in Evanston, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 52 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped The Autobarn Mazda Of Evanston on October 31, 2026.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
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Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM: CarEdge Certified Chrysler dealer in Chicago
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Chicago, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 23 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
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Karl Knauz BMW: CarEdge Certified BMW dealer in Lake Bluff
Karl Knauz BMW in Lake Bluff, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 12 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
See Karl Knauz BMW’s grade and verified quotes →
Napleton Elmhurst Hyundai: CarEdge Certified Hyundai dealer in Elmhurst
Napleton Elmhurst Hyundai in Elmhurst, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 15 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
See Napleton Elmhurst Hyundai’s grade and verified quotes →
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM: CarEdge Certified Chrysler dealer in Libertyville
Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Libertyville, IL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (91/100 across 8 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
See Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM’s grade and verified quotes →
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Chicago
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Muller Honda Of Gurnee
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Gurnee, IL
Muller Honda Of Gurnee is an A-grade Honda dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 20 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 20 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 20
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#2 — Biggers Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elgin, IL
Biggers Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 19 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 19 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 19
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#3 — Bill Jacobs BMW
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Naperville, IL
Bill Jacobs BMW is an A-grade BMW dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 16 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 16 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 16
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#4 — Gerald Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Aurora, IL
Gerald Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 15 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: On 4 of 15 quotes from the past year (27%)
- Quotes, past year: 15
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#5 — Woody Buick Gmc Of Naperville
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Naperville, IL
Woody Buick Gmc Of Naperville is an A-grade Buick dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 15 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 15 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 15
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#6 — Gerald Kia Of Matteson
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Matteson, IL
Gerald Kia Of Matteson is an A-grade Kia dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 13 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#7 — Gerald Toyota Of Matteson
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Matteson, IL
Gerald Toyota Of Matteson is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 13 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#8 — International Kia Of Orland
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Orland Hills, IL
International Kia Of Orland is an A-grade Kia dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 13 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#9 — Genesis Of Schaumburg
Genesis · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Schaumburg, IL
Genesis Of Schaumburg is an A-grade Genesis dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: On 1 of 12 quotes from the past year (8%)
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#10 — Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Schaumburg, IL
Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 12 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#11 — Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lansing, IL
Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 12 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#12 — Libertyville Happy Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Libertyville, IL
Libertyville Happy Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 11 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 11
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#13 — Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elmhurst, IL
Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $378 — below the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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#14 — Mcgrath Honda Of St. Charles
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · St. Charles, IL
Mcgrath Honda Of St. Charles is an A-grade Honda dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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#15 — Sutton Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Matteson, IL
Sutton Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Chicago on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $413 — above the IL median of $397
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
- Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →
Chicago Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Chicago? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Acura Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Audi Dealerships in Chicago
- Best BMW Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Buick Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Cadillac Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Dodge Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Ford Dealerships in Chicago
- Best GMC Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Honda Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Infiniti Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Kia Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Land Rover Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Lexus Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Lincoln Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Mitsubishi Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Chicago
- Best RAM Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Volkswagen Dealerships in Chicago
- Best Volvo Dealerships in Chicago
Chicago Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muller Honda Of Gurnee | Gurnee | A | 100 | $378 | None | 20 |
| 2 | Biggers Mazda | Elgin | A | 100 | $413 | None | 19 |
| 3 | Bill Jacobs BMW | Naperville | A | 100 | $413 | None | 16 |
| 4 | Gerald Hyundai | North Aurora | A | 100 | $378 | 27% | 15 |
| 5 | Woody Buick Gmc Of Naperville | Naperville | A | 100 | $378 | None | 15 |
| 6 | Gerald Kia Of Matteson | Matteson | A | 100 | $413 | None | 13 |
| 7 | Gerald Toyota Of Matteson | Matteson | A | 100 | $378 | None | 13 |
| 8 | International Kia Of Orland | Orland Hills | A | 100 | $413 | None | 13 |
| 9 | Genesis Of Schaumburg | Schaumburg | A | 100 | $378 | 8% | 12 |
| 10 | Napleton Lincoln Of Schaumburg | Schaumburg | A | 100 | $413 | None | 12 |
| 11 | Phillips Chevrolet Of Lansing | Lansing | A | 100 | $378 | None | 12 |
| 12 | Libertyville Happy Hyundai | Libertyville | A | 100 | $378 | None | 11 |
| 13 | Mcgrath Elmhurst Toyota | Elmhurst | A | 100 | $378 | None | 10 |
| 14 | Mcgrath Honda Of St. Charles | St. Charles | A | 100 | $413 | None | 10 |
| 15 | Sutton Ford | Matteson | A | 100 | $413 | None | 10 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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