Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 300 of 1786 Michigan car dealers from 939 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $305.
196 of 300 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 34 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 300 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1786 dealers →My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSuburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesSuburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesRandy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MIFlint, MI
Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MIPort Huron, MI
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MIClio, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
Page Toyota
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Kars Motors
Grand Rapids, MI
Kars R Us
Dearborn Heights, MI
Kc's Auto Land
Kalamazoo, MI
Keller North Country Motors
Howard City, MI
Kern Auto Sales & Service Llc
Chelsea, MI
Keweenaw Automotive Inc.
Houghton, MI
Keweenaw Chevrolet GMC
Houghton, MI
Kia Of Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc, MI
King Auto Sales Ii
Detroit, MI
Kip Sheward Motorsports
Novi, MI
Klassic Cars & More Llc
Davison, MI
Knapp Chevrolet
Blissfield, MI
Ko Auto Sales
Ravenna, MI
Kocur Krew Auto
Gladwin, MI
Komplete Auto Sales
Shelby Township, MI
Koppinger Motors Inc.
Fort Gratiot Township, MI
Kurt Bonner's Whitehall Motor Sales
Whitehall, MI
L.a. Trading Co
Woodhaven, MI
La Auto Mall Llc
Lansing, MI
Labadie Buick GMC
Bay City, MI
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 262 rated Michigan dealers is $305, based on 939 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?
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids, Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills, Suburban Mazda Of Troy lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 196 of 300 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 $305. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 68% 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.