Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 305 of 1790 Michigan car dealers from 952 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 11, 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 →Jim Riehl'S Friendly Cadillac Honda
Clinton Township, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Toyota
Southfield, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesSimms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, 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
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More Dealers in Michigan
Lafontaine Volkswagen Livonia
Livonia, MI
Lafontaine Volvo Cars Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
Laird Sales And Service
Muskegon, MI
Lakeland Auto Sales
Niles, MI
Lakeland Car Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
Lakeland Car Company Llc
Grand Rapids, MI
Lakeshore Autos
Holland, MI
Lakeshore Motors Sales & Service
Ludington, MI
Lakeside Auto Sales
Clinton Township, MI
Lakeside Automotive Group
Spring Lake, MI
Lakeside Motor Group Llc
Lincoln Park, MI
Lakeside Motors Llc
Houghton Lake, MI
Land Rover Lakeside
Macomb, MI
Land Rover Novi
Novi, MI
Land Rover Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Lane Car Company
Brandon Township, MI
Lansing Auto Connection
Lansing, MI
Law Auto Sales
Wayne, MI
Lc Auto Group
Troy, MI
Lee's Auto Sales
Garden 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 266 rated Michigan dealers is $305, based on 952 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?
Jim Riehl'S Friendly Cadillac Honda, Page Toyota, Simms Chevrolet 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.