Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 530 of 1,661 Michigan car dealers from 1,344 quotes from the past year. The median Michigan dealer charges $280 in total dealer fees.
445 of 530 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 8 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: A
95/100 average transparency score
11th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 530 dealers with quotes from the past year.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Michigan
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
- A99/1002026
Seelye Kia of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
16 quotes, past year$314dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$34 above the Michigan median
- A99/1002026
Seelye Ford of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
12 quotes, past year$280dealer feesNo quoted add-onsAt the Michigan median
- A97/1002026
Art Moehn Chevrolet
Jackson, MI
16 quotes, past year$280dealer feesNo quoted add-onsAt the Michigan median
- A97/1002026
Seelye Kia of Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
12 quotes, past year$314dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$34 above the Michigan median
- A99/1002026
Seelye Select On 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
1 quote, past year$314dealer feesNo quoted add-ons$34 above the Michigan median
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 1,661 dealers →Summit Place Kia
Auburn Hills, MI
At the Michigan median
Quoted add-ons on 7% · 15 quotes, past year
See the quotesFox Mazda
Grand Rapids, MI
At the Michigan median
No quoted add-ons · 13 quotes, past year
See the quotesKia of Jackson
Jackson, MI
At the Michigan median
No quoted add-ons · 12 quotes, past year
See the quotesWilliams Hyundai
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Team One Chevrolet
Charlotte, MICharlotte, MI
Fox Ann Arbor Acura
Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor, MI
Fox Hyundai Grand Rapids
Kentwood, MIKentwood, MI
Fox Kia South
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Glassman Hyundai
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Golling Kia of Madison Heights
Madison Heights, MIMadison Heights, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Bishop GMC of Cheboygan, Inc
Cheboygan, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Feldman Chevrolet of Highland
Highland Charter Township, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Land Rover Lakeside
Macomb, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Thelen Kia
Bay City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Spirit Ford Inc
Dundee, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Bishop Chevrolet of Rogers City Inc
Rogers City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
My Auto Import Center
Muskegon, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Labadie Toyota
Bay City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fenton
Fenton, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Priced Right Auto - Nunica
Nunica, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Tri-State Auto LLC
Saginaw, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Champion Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Lansing
Lansing, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Dean Sellers Ford
Troy, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Porsche Novi
Novi, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Mcdonald GMC
Saginaw, MI · 5 quotes, past year
Mcdonald Auto Group
Marlette, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Suburban Ford of Romeo
Washington, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Crestview Cadillac
Rochester, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Taylor Chevrolet
Taylor, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Allen Cadillac
Monroe, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Dealers by City in Michigan
Michigan doc fee law
Michigan law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $280. A doc fee above that level on a Michigan quote is worth challenging before you sign. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Michigan median ($280).
Michigan Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Michigan?
As of November 2026, the median Michigan dealer charges $280 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. Michigan law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $280.
Who are the best car dealers in Michigan?
Summit Place Kia, Fox Mazda and Kia of Jackson lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 445 of 530 rated Michigan dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Michigan 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 Michigan median), 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
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Michigan
- Know the dealer fees: The median Michigan dealer charges $280 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 86% of Michigan 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.