Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 316 of 1796 Michigan car dealers from 969 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $307.
208 of 316 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 38 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 316 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1796 dealers →Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesPreferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Toyota
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MIPort Huron, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Kia Of Canton
Canton, MICanton, MI
Lunghamer Chevrolet GMC
Troy, MITroy, MI
Betten
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Kia Of Jackson
Jackson, MIJackson, MI
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Nick's Motor Sales Llc
Kalkaska, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
Niles Auto
Niles, MI
Nissan Of Canton
Canton, MI
Nissan Of Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Nissan Of Macomb
Clinton Township, MI
North Country Classics
Menominee, MI
North End Sales
Cadillac, MI
North Oakland Motors
Waterford Township, MI
Northern Auto Inc
Hancock, MI
Northgate Lincoln
Port Huron, MI
Northpointe Motors
Kalkaska, MI
Northwind Auto Sales
Muskegon, MI
Nottawa Auto Sales
Sturgis, MI
Nu Tech Auto Sale
Shelby Township, MI
Number 1 Car Company
Detroit, MI
O.k. Automart
Lansing, MI
O'connor's Auto
Bay City, MI
O'connor's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc
Pickford, MI
Oak Park Auto Sales
Oak Park, MI
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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 274 rated Michigan dealers is $307, based on 969 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?
Suburban Mazda Of Troy, Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven, Page Honda Bloomfield lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 208 of 316 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.