Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 301 of 1790 Michigan car dealers from 943 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $305.
198 of 301 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 33 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 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 301 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1790 dealers →Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSuburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Autoworld
Lansing, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesPreferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MIClio, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Randy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MIFlint, MI
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
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
Labadie Cadillac
Bay City, MI
Labadie Toyota
Bay City, MI
Lafontaine Acura
Commerce Charter Township, MI
Lafontaine Buick GMC Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Lafontaine Buick GMC Highland
Highland Charter Township, MI
Lafontaine Buick GMC Lansing
Lansing, MI
Lafontaine Buick GMC St. Clair
China Township, MI
Lafontaine Cadillac
Highland Charter Township, MI
Lafontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC Of St. Clair
China Township, MI
Lafontaine Chevrolet Dexter
Dexter, MI
Lafontaine Chevrolet Plymouth
Plymouth, MI
Lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fenton
Fenton, MI
Lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat Lansing
Lansing, MI
Lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Lansing
Lansing, MI
Lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Of Walled Lake
Walled Lake, MI
Lafontaine Classic Cars
Milford Charter Township, 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 263 rated Michigan dealers is $305, based on 943 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?
Northgate Ford, Suburban Mazda Of Troy, Williams Autoworld lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 198 of 301 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.