Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 364 of 702 Maryland car dealers from 2,384 quotes from the past year. The median Maryland dealer charges $800 in total dealer fees.
314 of 364 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 4 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Line State
Maryland's dealer grade: A
94/100 average transparency score
6th highest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 364 dealers with quotes from the past year.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Maryland
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 702 dealers →King Kia of Laurel
Laurel, MD
At the Maryland median
No quoted add-ons · 30 quotes, past year
See the quotesOurisman Kia of Bethesda
Chevy Chase, MD
At the Maryland median
No quoted add-ons · 20 quotes, past year
See the quotesOurisman Toyota 40
Edgewood, MD
At the Maryland median
No quoted add-ons · 20 quotes, past year
See the quotesTrust Auto
Sykesville, MDSykesville, MD
Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis
Annapolis, MDAnnapolis, MD
Acura of Laurel
Laurel, MDLaurel, MD
Cma's Toyota of Lexington Park
Lexington Park, MDLexington Park, MD
BMW of Owings Mills
Owings Mills, MDOwings Mills, MD
Jones Kia
Fallston, MDFallston, MD
Ourisman Subaru Waldorf
Waldorf, MDWaldorf, MD
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More Dealers in Maryland
Timbrook Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Cumberland, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Tom Hodges Mitsubishi
Hollywood, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Wantz Chevrolet
Taneytown, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Autonation Buick GMC Laurel
Laurel, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Cook Chrysler Dodge RAM
Aberdeen, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Criswell Nissan
Germantown, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Miller Brothers Cadillac
Ellicott City, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Pohanka Toyota of Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Land Rover Hunt Valley
Cockeysville, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
MINI of Towson
Towson, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Pohanka Honda, Capitol Heights
Capitol Heights, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Porsche Hunt Valley
Cockeysville, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Auto Point Pre Owned
Baltimore, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
BMW of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Denton Ford
Denton, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Easton Auto Traders LLC
Jessup, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Hagerstown Honda
Hagerstown, MD · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Art Butler Auto Sales
Accident, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Autodot
Sykesville, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Maryland median ($800).
Maryland Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Maryland?
As of November 2026, the median Maryland dealer charges $800 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Maryland law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $800.
Who are the best car dealers in Maryland?
King Kia of Laurel, Ourisman Kia of Bethesda and Ourisman Toyota 40 lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 314 of 364 rated Maryland dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Maryland dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Maryland median), 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
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Maryland
- Know the dealer fees: The median Maryland dealer charges $800 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 90% of Maryland quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.