Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 311 of 1796 Michigan car dealers from 961 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $307.
204 of 311 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 37 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 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 311 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1796 dealers →Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Autoworld
Lansing, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesMy Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSuburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Kia Of Jackson
Jackson, MIJackson, MI
Jim Riehl'S Friendly Cadillac Honda
Clinton Township, MIClinton Township, MI
Imlay City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Imlay City, MIImlay City, MI
Borgman Ford / Mazda
Grandville, MIGrandville, MI
Germain Honda Of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
My Volkswagen of North Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Myst Auto
Troy, MI
Nasa Auto Sales Inc
Detroit, MI
Nash Motors Llc
Hudsonville, MI
National Auto Sales Inc.
Warren, MI
Neuens Auto Sales
Iron Mountain, MI
New Clinton Auto Sales
Clinton Township, MI
New Mobility Solutions
Jackson, MI
New Way Motors
Ferndale, MI
Newaygo Auto Sales And Service Center
Newaygo, MI
Newberry Motors
Newberry, MI
Newcomb's Auto Sales
Auburn Hills, MI
Newcomb’s North Auto Sales
Metamora, MI
Newcombs Auto Sales
Auburn Hills, MI
Newgen CDJR Of Clinton
Clinton, MI
Next Auto
Mount Clemens, MI
Next Mile Farmington
Farmington Hills, MI
Next World Auto Sales
Kalkaska, MI
Nice Car Company
Ottawa Lake, MI
Nick's Motor Sales Llc
Kalkaska, 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 270 rated Michigan dealers is $307, based on 961 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?
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven, Williams Autoworld, My Nissan Of Grand Rapids lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 204 of 311 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 $307. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% 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.