Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 428 of 1810 Michigan car dealers from 1,288 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $296.
288 of 428 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
41st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 428 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1810 dealers →Jim Stykemain Chevrolet GMC
Sturgis, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesJmb Auto Sports Llc
Flint, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of Canton
Canton, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of Jackson
Jackson, MIJackson, MI
Knapp Motors
Blissfield, MIBlissfield, MI
Baker Dodge Jeep Ram Of Cadillac Michigan
Cadillac, MICadillac, MI
Lafontaine
Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor, MI
Lafontaine Kia Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti, MIYpsilanti, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Baker Auto Group
Coopersville, MI · 5 verified quotes
Denooyer Chevrolet
Kalamazoo, MI · 5 verified quotes
Fox Ann Arbor Hyundai
Ann Arbor, MI · 3 verified quotes
Cole Buick GMC
Portage, MI · 5 verified quotes
Cole Chry-Jeep-Dodge Llc
Marshall, MI · 4 verified quotes
Fox Hyundai Kia
Kentwood, MI · 15 verified quotes
Art Moehn Chevrolet
Chelsea, MI · 56 verified quotes
Imlay City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Imlay City, MI · 15 verified quotes
Germain Honda Of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 11 verified quotes
Elder Hyundai
Macomb, MI · 4 verified quotes
Heidebreicht Chevrolet
Washington, MI · 6 verified quotes
Select Auto Group
Grand Rapids, MI · 3 verified quotes
Saline Chevrolet
Saline, MI · 3 verified quotes
Sesi Lincoln
Ann Arbor, MI · 3 verified quotes
Lafontaine Honda Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · 4 verified quotes
Randy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MI · 3 verified quotes
Williams Volkswagen
Meridian charter Township, MI · 3 verified quotes
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MI · 12 verified quotes
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MI · 3 verified quotes
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI · 4 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Michigan
Michigan doc fee law
Michigan caps doc fees at 5% of the vehicle price up to a dollar limit the state adjusts periodically (roughly $260). Michigan quotes above that level deserve a second look.
Michigan Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Michigan?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 361 rated Michigan dealers is $296, based on 1,288 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Michigan doc fees at approximately $260.
Who are the best car dealers in Michigan?
Jim Stykemain Chevrolet GMC, Jmb Auto Sports Llc, Kia Of Canton lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 288 of 428 rated Michigan dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Michigan 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 Michigan quotes are verified.
How Michigan 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 Michigan
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Michigan is $296. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% of dealers in Michigan 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.