Best Car Dealers in Michigan

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 530 of 1,661 Michigan car dealers from 1,344 quotes from the past year. The median Michigan dealer charges $280 in total dealer fees.

445 of 530 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 8 earn a D or F

Data updated Nov 13, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Great Lakes State

Michigan's dealer grade: A

95/100 average transparency score

11th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.

Based on 530 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$280
Median Dealer Fees
$249 Avg Doc Fee
86%
No Quoted Add-ons
95/100
Avg Score
1,344
Quotes, Past Year

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Land Rover Novi

Novi, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Marsh Auto Sales LLC

Brandon Township, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Miedema Auto Sales

Allendale Charter Township, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$224dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Moran Volkswagen of Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Motorcars Online

Lansing, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer fees50%quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Sam Adams Motors

Cedar Springs, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$200dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Serra Hyundai Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Serra Toyota of Saginaw

Saginaw, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Shaheen Cadillac

Lansing, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Snethkamp CDJR of Midland Inc

Midland, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Southgate Lincoln

Southgate, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$299dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Sparta Chevrolet

Sparta, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Sterling Auto Sale LLC

Sterling Heights, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Suburban Nissan of Farmington Hills

Farmington, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

Tony Serra Highland Nissan

Highland Township, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$297dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes →

616 Motors

Georgetown Township, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$150dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Ac Auto Sales

Cedar Springs, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

Dealer fees not shownNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Action Motor Sales

Gaylord, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Andys Auto Sales

Eaton Rapids, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$200dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Atchinson Ford

Belleville, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →
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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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Michigan median ($280).

Michigan Dealer FAQ

What are median dealer fees in Michigan?

As of November 2026, the median Michigan dealer charges $280 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Michigan law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $280.

Who are the best car dealers in Michigan?

Summit Place Kia, Fox Mazda and Kia of Jackson lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 445 of 530 rated Michigan dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

How are Michigan dealers graded?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Michigan median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Michigan quotes are verified.

Tips for Buying a Car in Michigan

  • Know the dealer fees: The median Michigan dealer charges $280 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 86% of Michigan quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.