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
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI · 4 verified quotes
Serra Mazda Brighton
Brighton, MI · 11 verified quotes
Riverside Toyota
Escanaba, MI · 6 verified quotes
Glassman
Southfield, MI · 3 verified quotes
Williams Subaru
Lansing, MI · 13 verified quotes
Graff Chevrolet
Sandusky, MI · 12 verified quotes
Crestview Cadillac
Rochester, MI · 3 verified quotes
Todd Wenzel Chevrolet Of Hudsonville
Hudsonville, MI · 3 verified quotes
Prestige Cadillac
Warren, MI · 5 verified quotes
Bowman Chevrolet
City of the Village of Clarkston, MI · 3 verified quotes
Suburban Cadillac Of Troy
Troy, MI · 4 verified quotes
75 North Auto Sales
Flint, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Art Moehn Honda
Jackson, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bierlein Moore
Sebewaing, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cole Chry-Jeep-Dodge Llc
Marshall, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cole Ford
Coldwater, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cook Gm Super Store Vassar
Vassar, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dean Arbour Ford Of Tawas Inc
Tawas City, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Depue Auto Sales Inc
Paw Paw, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ed Rinke
Center Line, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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.