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 14, 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 →Randy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTamaroff Honda
Southfield, MI
$27 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 19 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, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MIPort Huron, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MIClio, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, 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?
Randy Wise Hyundai, Tamaroff Honda, Williams Autoworld 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.