Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 330 of 772 Maryland car dealers from 2,421 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $766.
252 of 330 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 29 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Line State
Maryland's dealer grade: B
88/100 average transparency score
4th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 330 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 772 dealers →Anchor Buick GMC
Elkton, MD
$267 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesElite Auto Brokers
Gaithersburg, MD
$167 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesRenn Kirby
Frederick, MD
$183 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesOurisman Subaru Waldorf
Waldorf, MDWaldorf, MD
Passport Mazda
Camp Springs, MDCamp Springs, MD
Pohanka Honda Of Salisbury
Salisbury, MDSalisbury, MD
Ourisman Mitsubishi Laurel
Laurel, MDLaurel, MD
Preston Toyota Of Easton
Easton, MDEaston, MD
Volkswagen Of Fallston
Fallston, MDFallston, MD
Norris Honda
Baltimore, MDBaltimore, MD
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Salisbury, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Bel Air, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Bethesda, MD · 9 verified quotes
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Silver Spring, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Havre de Grace, MD · 12 verified quotes
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Parkville, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Westminster, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Owings Mills, MD · 18 verified quotes
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Towson, MD · 4 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Maryland
Maryland doc fee law
Maryland caps dealer processing charges at $500. Most Maryland dealers charge at or near the cap, so treat a $500 doc fee as normal there and negotiate the vehicle price instead.
Maryland Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Maryland?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 294 rated Maryland dealers is $766, based on 2,421 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Maryland doc fees at approximately $500.
Who are the best car dealers in Maryland?
Anchor Buick GMC, Elite Auto Brokers, Renn Kirby lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 252 of 330 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 $766. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 68% 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.