Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 305 of 1790 Michigan car dealers from 950 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $305.
201 of 305 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 35 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 305 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1790 dealers →Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 19 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesNorthgate Ford
Port Huron, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Toyota
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MIClio, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Lunghamer Chevrolet GMC
Troy, MITroy, MI
Heidebreicht Chevrolet
Washington, MIWashington, MI
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Walled Lake, MI
Lafontaine Classic Cars
Milford Charter Township, MI
Lafontaine Ford Lansing
Lansing, MI
Lafontaine Ford Of Birch Run
Birch Run, MI
Lafontaine Ford Of Flushing
Flint, MI
Lafontaine Ford St Clair
Saint Clair, MI
LaFontaine Genesis Commerce
West Bloomfield Township, MI
Lafontaine Hyundai
Dearborn, MI
Lafontaine Hyundai Commerce
Walled Lake, MI
Lafontaine Hyundai Livonia
Livonia, MI
Lafontaine Infiniti Novi
Novi, MI
Lafontaine Kia Of Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Lafontaine Lincoln Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Lafontaine Mazda Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Lafontaine Mitsubishi Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Lafontaine Mitsubishi Lansing
Lansing, MI
Lafontaine Nissan Of Troy
Troy, MI
Lafontaine Subaru
Commerce Charter Township, MI
Lafontaine Toyota
Dearborn, MI
Lafontaine Volkswagen Dearborn
Dearborn, 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 266 rated Michigan dealers is $305, based on 950 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?
Tamaroff Honda, Page Honda Bloomfield, Northgate Ford lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 201 of 305 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.