Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 553 of 1871 Michigan car dealers from 1,364 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $294.
365 of 553 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 553 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1871 dealers →Art Moehn Auto Group
Jackson, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 51 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
Heidebreicht Chevrolet
Washington, MIWashington, MI
Borgman Ford / Mazda
Grandville, MIGrandville, MI
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Golling Toyota Of Warren
Warren, MI · 6 verified quotes
Kool Toyota
Grand Rapids, MI · 6 verified quotes
Hz Plainwell Ford
Plainwell, MI · 4 verified quotes
Feldman Kia Of Novi
Novi, MI · 13 verified quotes
Fox Kia North
Grand Rapids, MI · 12 verified quotes
Randy Wise Toyota
Grand Blanc, MI · 9 verified quotes
Freedom Chevrolet Inc
Fremont, MI · 5 verified quotes
Garber Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Saginaw, MI · 5 verified quotes
Glassman Southfield
Southfield, MI · 4 verified quotes
Charlotte Team One GMC
Charlotte, MI · 3 verified quotes
Lafontaine Mazda Livonia
Livonia, MI · 12 verified quotes
Feldman Hyundai Of New Hudson
New Hudson, MI · 10 verified quotes
Fox Buick GMC
Farmington, MI · 5 verified quotes
Garber Chevrolet Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 4 verified quotes
Lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Okemos
Okemos, MI · 4 verified quotes
Les Stanford Buick GMC
Ferndale, MI · 4 verified quotes
Preferred Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Grand Haven, MI · 4 verified quotes
Denooyer Ford
Vicksburg, MI · 3 verified quotes
Jack Demmer Lincoln
Dearborn, MI · 3 verified quotes
Sovereign Auto Group Llc
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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 458 rated Michigan dealers is $294, 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. 365 of 553 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 $294. 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.