Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 417 of 824 Maryland car dealers from 2,513 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $782.
317 of 417 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Line State
Maryland's dealer grade: B
88/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 417 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 824 dealers →Sheehy Hyundai Of Waldorf - Select
Waldorf, MD
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesElite Auto Brokers
Gaithersburg, MD
$183 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRenn Kirby
Frederick, MD
$305 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSheehy Volvo Cars Hunt Valley
Cockeysville, MDCockeysville, MD
Heritage Toyota Catonsville
Baltimore, MDBaltimore, MD
Ourisman Lexus Of Rockville
Derwood, MDDerwood, MD
Koons Toyota Westminster
Westminster, MDWestminster, MD
Jim Coleman Toyota
Bethesda, MDBethesda, MD
King Kia Of Laurel
Laurel, MDLaurel, MD
Koons Ford Of Baltimore
Woodlawn, MDWoodlawn, MD
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Fitzgerald Auto Malls (Fitzway)
North Bethesda, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Frederick, MD · 3 verified quotes
Genesis Of Annapolis / Annapolis Hyundai
Edgewater, MD · 3 verified quotes
Herb Gordon Subaru
Silver Spring, MD · 3 verified quotes
Heritage Honda Parkville
Parkville, MD · 3 verified quotes
Heritage Honda Westminster
Westminster, MD · 3 verified quotes
Heritage Subaru Owings Mills
Owings Mills, MD · 3 verified quotes
Hertrich
Easton, MD · 3 verified quotes
Hertrich Ford Of Elkton
Elkton, MD · 3 verified quotes
Jaguar Land Rover Of West Columbia
West Columbia, MD · 3 verified quotes
J.B.A. Chevrolet
Glen Burnie, MD · 3 verified quotes
J.B.A. Kia
Glen Burnie, MD · 3 verified quotes
Jones Bel Air Subaru
Bel Air, MD · 3 verified quotes
Nationwide Kia
Timonium, MD · 3 verified quotes
Nationwide Nissan
Timonium, MD · 3 verified quotes
Ourisman Mitsubishi Laurel
Laurel, MD · 3 verified quotes
Ourisman Volkswagen Of Laurel
Laurel, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Salisbury, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Annapolis, MD · 3 verified quotes
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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.
Maryland Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Maryland?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 380 rated Maryland dealers is $782, based on 2,513 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Maryland doc fees at approximately $800.
Who are the best car dealers in Maryland?
Sheehy Hyundai Of Waldorf - Select, Elite Auto Brokers, Renn Kirby lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 317 of 417 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 $782. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.