In Illinois, most new car projects cost between $20,000 and $100,000 per vehicle, with a typical price near $45,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical new car cost
$20,000 – $100,000
per vehicle · typical $45,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
New car cost breakdown
- Compact sedan$18,000 – $28,000typical $23,000
- Midsize SUV$30,000 – $50,000typical $40,000
- Full-size pickup$40,000 – $80,000typical $60,000
At a glance
- Typical range$20,000 – $100,000
- Unitper vehicle
- Cities covered50
What New Car Prices costs
Average transaction price for a new car in US/Canada. Compact sedans start under $20k; luxury SUVs exceed $100k. Dealer markup and incentives vary.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much dealer markup is normal?
Most cars sell for 5-15% above invoice. Popular models may have $2,000-10,000 markup; others are at MSRP or below.
What is the best time to buy a new car?
End of year, month, or holiday sales events. Also when new model year arrives, dealers discount outgoing models.
Should I finance through the dealer or bank?
Compare offers. Dealers often have promotional rates, but credit unions may offer lower rates for well-qualified buyers.