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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More Dealers in Michigan
Zeigler
Kalamazoo, MI · 6 verified quotes
Les Stanford Chevrolet Cadillac Inc.
Dearborn, MI · 3 verified quotes
Williams Hyundai
Lansing, MI · 3 verified quotes
Germain Lexus Of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 10 verified quotes
Lafontaine Subaru Commerce
Commerce Charter Township, MI · 6 verified quotes
Suburban Toyota Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI · 10 verified quotes
Shaheen
Detroit, MI · 4 verified quotes
Fox Nissan
Kentwood, MI · 3 verified quotes
Garber Chevrolet Chesaning
Chesaning, MI · 3 verified quotes
Thinkthelen
Bay City, MI · 7 verified quotes
Toyota Of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI · 6 verified quotes
Mcdonald
Saginaw, MI · 5 verified quotes
Crown Toyota
Holland, MI · 4 verified quotes
Serra Ford Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI · 4 verified quotes
Subaru Of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 15 verified quotes
Crippen
Lansing, MI · 5 verified quotes
Suburban Cadillac Of Plymouth
Plymouth, MI · 5 verified quotes
Lafontaine Lincoln Flushing
Flint, MI · 3 verified quotes
Suburban Hyundai
Troy, MI · 5 verified quotes
My Lakeshore Subaru
Nunica, MI · 19 verified quotes
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.