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Best Car Dealers in Michigan

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 555 of 1875 Michigan car dealers from 1,364 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $295.

366 of 555 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 109 earn a D or F

Data updated Sep 28, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Great Lakes State

Michigan's dealer grade: B

85/100 average transparency score

42nd highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 555 dealers with verified quotes.

$295
Avg Doc Fee
77%
No Add-ons
85/100
Avg Score
1,364
Verified Quotes

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Michigan

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Transparency Leaderboard

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1st place
A
100/100

Art Moehn Auto Group

CarEdge Certified

Jackson, MI

$280doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 51 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Fox Mazda

Grand Rapids, MI

$280doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

Lafontaine

Ann Arbor, MI

$280doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes

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4

Fox Hyundai Kia

Grand Rapids, MI

A
5

Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills, MI

A
6

Germain Honda Of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

A
7

Tamaroff Honda

Southfield, MI

A
8

Cook Chevrolet

Vassar, MI

A
9

Heidebreicht Chevrolet

Washington, MI

A
10

Borgman Ford / Mazda

Grandville, MI

A

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More Dealers in Michigan

Continental Auto Sales

Burton, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Land Rover Troy

Troy, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

The Speed Collection

Holland, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Sterling Heights Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM

Sterling Heights, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Vicksburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Vicksburg, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Shamrock Motors

Holland, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Denooyer Chevrolet Marshall

Marshall, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Opus Motorcars

Utica, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Garber Hyundai

Saginaw, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Extreme Car Center

Detroit, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Baker Chevrolet GMC South Haven

South Haven, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Bob Maxey Ford Of Howell

Howell, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Serra Nissan Of Traverse City

Traverse City, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Performance Auto Sales

Lansing, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Lunghamer Ford Of Owosso

Owosso, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Crown Mazda

Holland, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Bowman Pre-owned Center

Village of Clarkston, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Lafontaine Mazda Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Toyota Of Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

H&n Auto Sales

Wayne, MINo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware
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Dealers by City in Michigan

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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.

Michigan Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Michigan?

As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 460 rated Michigan dealers is $295, based on 1,364 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Michigan doc fees at approximately $280.

Who are the best car dealers in Michigan?

Art Moehn Auto Group, Fox Mazda, Lafontaine lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 366 of 555 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.

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How Michigan compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Ohio
$394 avg doc fee
$99 more than Michigan
Indiana
$256 avg doc fee
$39 less than Michigan
Wisconsin
$409 avg doc fee
$114 more than Michigan
Illinois
$379 avg doc fee
$84 more than Michigan

Tips for Buying a Car in Michigan

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Michigan is $295. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 77% 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.

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