Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 552 of 1871 Michigan car dealers from 1,358 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $295.
365 of 552 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 109 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 26, 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 552 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1871 dealers →Art Moehn Auto Group
Jackson, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 50 verified quotes
See the quotesFox Mazda
Grand Rapids, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesLafontaine
Ann Arbor, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesFox Hyundai Kia
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Germain Honda Of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Cook Chevrolet
Vassar, MIVassar, MI
Borgman Ford / Mazda
Grandville, MIGrandville, MI
Heidebreicht Chevrolet
Washington, MIWashington, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Lafontaine Cadillac Highland
Highland Charter Township, MI · 6 verified quotes
Boucher Group
Flint, MI · 4 verified quotes
Cole Buick GMC
Portage, MI · 3 verified quotes
Hz Plainwell Ford
Plainwell, MI · 3 verified quotes
Lafontaine Infiniti Novi
Novi, MI · 3 verified quotes
Lungamer Ford Of Owosso
Owosso, MI · 3 verified quotes
North Brothers Ford
Westland, MI · 3 verified quotes
Select Auto Group
Grand Rapids, MI · 3 verified quotes
Siemans Mazda
Bridgman, MI · 3 verified quotes
Fox Subaru Macomb
Macomb, MI · 7 verified quotes
Spartan Toyota
Lansing, MI · 7 verified quotes
Crest Lincoln
Sterling Heights, MI · 5 verified quotes
Dorrance Ford
Galesburg, MI · 5 verified quotes
Lafontaine Toyota Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · 5 verified quotes
Fox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Grand Rapids, MI · 4 verified quotes
Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Bloomfield
Bloomfield Township, MI · 4 verified quotes
Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Chelsea
Chelsea, MI · 4 verified quotes
Hodges Subaru
Ferndale, MI · 4 verified quotes
Victory Honda Monroe
Monroe, MI · 3 verified quotes
Matick Toyota
Macomb, MI · 8 verified quotes
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.
Michigan Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Michigan?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 457 rated Michigan dealers is $295, based on 1,358 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. 365 of 552 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 $295. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 78% 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.