Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 391 of 820 Maryland car dealers from 3,110 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $755.
307 of 391 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 31 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Line State
Maryland's dealer grade: B
89/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 391 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 820 dealers →Lindsay Ford
North Kensington, MD
$696 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 27 verified quotes
See the quotesElite Auto Brokers
Gaithersburg, MD
$156 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesAnchor Buick GMC
Elkton, MD
$256 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPrince Frederick Ford
Prince Frederick, MDPrince Frederick, MD
Easton Auto Traders Llc
Jessup, MDJessup, MD
Ourisman Chevrolet Of Marlow Heights
Temple Hills, MDTemple Hills, MD
Renn Kirby
Frederick, MDFrederick, MD
Heritage Toyota Catonsville
Baltimore, MDBaltimore, MD
Passport Mazda
Camp Springs, MDCamp Springs, MD
Antwerpen Toyota
Clarksville, MDClarksville, MD
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Sheehy Subaru Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD · 23 verified quotes
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White Marsh, MD · 22 verified quotes
Acura Of Laurel
Laurel, MD · 19 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Catonsville
Catonsville, MD · 19 verified quotes
Group 1 Honda Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD · 18 verified quotes
Heritage Hyundai Genesis Owings Mills
Owings Mills, MD · 18 verified quotes
Heritage Mazda Towson
Timonium, MD · 17 verified quotes
Jim Coleman Cadillac
Bethesda, MD · 17 verified quotes
Ourisman Toyota 40
Edgewood, MD · 14 verified quotes
Fitzgerald Hyundai Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD · 13 verified quotes
Koons Lincoln Of Bethesda
Silver Spring, MD · 13 verified quotes
Adams Chevrolet
Havre de Grace, MD · 12 verified quotes
Ourisman Chevrolet Of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · 12 verified quotes
Al Packer's White Marsh Ford
Middle River, MD · 11 verified quotes
Cma's Toyota Of Lexington Park
Lexington Park, MD · 11 verified quotes
Bob Bell Ford Of Bel Air
Bel Air, MD · 10 verified quotes
Heritage Mazda Bel Air
Fallston, MD · 10 verified quotes
Audi Bethesda
Bethesda, MD · 9 verified quotes
Hagerstown Ford
Hagerstown, MD · 9 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Maryland
Maryland doc fee law
Maryland law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $800. A doc fee above that level on a Maryland quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Maryland Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Maryland?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 344 rated Maryland dealers is $755, based on 3,110 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Maryland doc fees at approximately $800.
Who are the best car dealers in Maryland?
Lindsay Ford, Elite Auto Brokers, Anchor Buick GMC lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 307 of 391 rated Maryland dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Maryland 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 Maryland quotes are verified.
How Maryland 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 Maryland
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Maryland is $755. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% of dealers in Maryland 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.