Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 424 of 813 Maryland car dealers from 2,646 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $785.
322 of 424 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 47 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 16, 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 424 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Maryland
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A99/1002026
Ourisman Lexus of Rockville
Derwood, MD
91 verified quotes$800doc fee - A99/1002026
Passport BMW
Camp Springs, MD
23 verified quotes$800doc feeNo add-ons
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 813 dealers →Passport Mazda
Camp Springs, MD
No mandatory add-ons · 27 verified quotes
See the quotesAntwerpen Toyota
Clarksville, MD
No mandatory add-ons · 25 verified quotes
See the quotesPassport Toyota
Camp Springs, MD
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesKoons White Marsh Chevrolet
White Marsh, MDWhite Marsh, MD
Ourisman Kia of Bethesda
Chevy Chase, MDChevy Chase, MD
Ourisman Toyota 40
Edgewood, MDEdgewood, MD
Fitzgerald Hyundai Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MDGaithersburg, MD
Heritage Mazda Towson
Timonium, MDTimonium, MD
Darcars Lexus of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MDSilver Spring, MD
Acura of Laurel
Laurel, MDLaurel, MD
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More Dealers in Maryland
Cma's Toyota of Lexington Park
Lexington Park, MD · 12 verified quotes
Heritage Mazda Bel Air
Fallston, MD · 12 verified quotes
Koons Owings Mills Kia
Owings Mills, MD · 12 verified quotes
Bob Davidson Ford
Parkville, MD · 11 verified quotes
Heritage Mazda Catonsville
Catonsville, MD · 11 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz of Catonsville
Catonsville, MD · 11 verified quotes
Ourisman Hyundai
Laurel, MD · 11 verified quotes
Audi Frederick
Frederick, MD · 10 verified quotes
Heritage Hyundai Genesis Owings Mills
Owings Mills, MD · 10 verified quotes
Heritage Hyundai Towson
Towson, MD · 10 verified quotes
King Volkswagen
Gaithersburg, MD · 10 verified quotes
Adams Chevrolet
Havre de Grace, MD · 9 verified quotes
Herson's Kia
Rockville, MD · 9 verified quotes
Koons Lincoln of Bethesda
Silver Spring, MD · 9 verified quotes
Bob Bell Ford of Bel Air
Bel Air, MD · 8 verified quotes
Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD · 8 verified quotes
Group 1 Honda Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD · 8 verified quotes
Jim Coleman Nissan of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD · 8 verified quotes
Norris Ford
Dundalk, MD · 8 verified quotes
Preston Toyota of Easton
Easton, MD · 8 verified quotes
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 October 2026, the average documentation fee at 386 rated Maryland dealers is $785, based on 2,646 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?
Passport Mazda, Antwerpen Toyota, Passport Toyota lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 322 of 424 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 $785. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% 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.