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.

$800
Median Dealer Fees
$390 Avg Doc Fee
90%
No Quoted Add-ons
94/100
Avg Score
2,384
Quotes, 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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Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.

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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.

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.