Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 364 of 703 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.
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 703 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
Buchanan Kia
Westminster, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Buchanan Subaru
Pocomoke City, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Bumble Auto
Elkridge, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Darcars Kia of Frederick
Frederick, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Darcars Nissan of Rockville
Rockville, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Darcars Toyota of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Direct Auto Access
Germantown, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Edgewater Auto Sales
Edgewater, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Elite Motors Inc.
Joppatowne, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Fitzgerald Cadillac of Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Fitzgerald Subaru of Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Fitzgerald Used Cars Germantown
Germantown, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Fitzgerald Volkswagen of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Frederick Auto House
Frederick, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Gateway Subaru
Delmar, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Genesis of Suitland
Camp Springs, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Hi Lo Auto Sales
Frederick, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Isner's Auto Sales Inc
Dundalk, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Kia of Bowie
Bowie, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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. 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.