Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 351 of 787 Maryland car dealers from 2,665 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $752.
265 of 351 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 1, 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 351 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 787 dealers →Renn Kirby
Frederick, MD
$169 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesElite Auto Brokers
Gaithersburg, MD
$153 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesEaston Auto Traders Llc
Jessup, MD
$252 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAnchor Buick GMC
Elkton, MDElkton, MD
Lindsay Ford Of Wheaton
North Kensington, MDNorth Kensington, MD
Anderson Buick GMC
Cockeysville, MDCockeysville, MD
Anderson Buick GMC Of Abingdon
Abingdon, MDAbingdon, MD
Bayside Chevrolet Toyota
Prince Frederick, MDPrince Frederick, MD
Antwerpen Toyota
Clarksville, MDClarksville, MD
Apple Honda
Ellicott City, MDEllicott City, MD
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Heritage Mazda Bel Air
Fallston, MD · 5 verified quotes
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Timonium, MD · 11 verified quotes
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Baltimore, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Frederick, MD · 15 verified quotes
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Greenbelt, MD · 18 verified quotes
Hertrich
Easton, MD · 5 verified quotes
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Timonium, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Catonsville, MD · 17 verified quotes
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Hurlock, MD · 4 verified quotes
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Hurlock, MD · 4 verified quotes
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Aberdeen, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Waldorf, MD · 9 verified quotes
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Easton, MD · 4 verified quotes
Norris Honda
Baltimore, MD · 8 verified quotes
Norris Ford
Dundalk, MD · 7 verified quotes
Lexington Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lexington Park, MD · 3 verified quotes
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California, MD · 5 verified quotes
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Bel Air, MD · 3 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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 312 rated Maryland dealers is $752, based on 2,665 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?
Renn Kirby, Elite Auto Brokers, Easton Auto Traders Llc lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 265 of 351 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 $752. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.