New Cars in Chicago
On-road prices, specs and reviews for 85 new cars in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago has one of the steepest combined sales-tax rates in the US, so the out-the-door price climbs quickly. AWD SUVs are favoured for harsh winters. Illinois applies around 10.25% sales tax, which — along with title, registration and dealer fees — is what turns the starting msrp into the price you actually pay in Chicago.
On-road price of popular cars in Chicago
Indicative — includes 10.25% sales tax
| Car | Starting MSRP | Sales tax | Est. on-road in Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | $68,300 | $7,001 | $76,251 |
| Kia Telluride | $37,000 | $3,793 | $41,743 |
| BMW 5 Series | $59,000 | $6,048 | $65,998 |
| Porsche Macan | $75,300 | $7,718 | $83,968 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $42,490 | $4,355 | $47,795 |
| Honda Accord | $28,990 | $2,971 | $32,911 |
| Genesis GV70 | $49,350 | $5,058 | $55,358 |
| Honda Civic | $24,250 | $2,486 | $27,686 |
Popular cars in Chicago
Chevrolet Corvette
4.6$68,300 – $97,500Starting MSRP
Kia Telluride
4.6$37,000 – $54,000Starting MSRP
BMW 5 Series
4.5$59,000 – $74,000Starting MSRP
Porsche Macan
4.5$75,300 – $106,950Starting MSRP
Tesla Model 3
4.5$42,490 – $54,990Starting MSRP
Honda Accord
4.5$28,990 – $39,500Starting MSRP
Genesis GV70
4.5$49,350 – $67,500Starting MSRP
Honda Civic
4.5$24,250 – $31,000Starting MSRP
Ford F-150
4.5$38,810 – $88,000Starting MSRP
BMW 3 Series
4.5$45,950 – $61,300Starting MSRP
BMW X5
4.5$66,200 – $114,500Starting MSRP
Hyundai Palisade
4.4$37,000 – $54,000Starting MSRP
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New cars in Chicago — FAQs
What is the on-road price of a car in Chicago?
In Chicago (Illinois), the on-road price is the starting msrp plus roughly 10.25% sales tax, plus title, registration and dealer fees. That typically adds about 12.25–14.25% over the showroom price. For example, a Honda Civic at $24,250 works out to roughly $27,686 on-road in Chicago.
Why is the on-road price in Chicago different from other cities?
Sales tax is set by Illinois, not nationally, so the same car costs a different amount on-road in Chicago than in another state. Illinois's rate is around 10.25%.
Which cars are most popular in Chicago?
SUVs sell particularly well in Chicago. Chicago has one of the steepest combined sales-tax rates in the US, so the out-the-door price climbs quickly. AWD SUVs are favoured for harsh winters.
How many new car models are available in Chicago?
We track 85 new car models with specifications, prices and reviews relevant to buyers in Chicago.
On-road prices for Chicago are indicative estimates based on Illinois's ~10.25% sales tax and typical registration/insurance — actual figures vary by variant, dealer and current rates. Reviewed by the CarQuill USA editorial team. Confirm the exact on-road price with an authorized Chicago dealer.