Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 756 of 2,275 Ohio car dealers from 2,551 quotes from the past year. The median Ohio dealer charges $398 in total dealer fees.
668 of 756 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 2 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: A
96/100 average transparency score
16th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 756 dealers with quotes from the past year.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Ohio
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
- A99/1002026
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
Warren, OH
27 quotes, past year$398dealer feesNo quoted add-onsAt the Ohio median
- A95/1002026
Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Green
Akron, OH
4 quotes, past year$448dealer fees$50 above the Ohio median
- A91/1002026
Ron Marhofer Chevrolet
Stow, OH
10 quotes, past year$464dealer fees$66 above the Ohio median
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2,275 dealers →Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain
Cincinnati, OH
At the Ohio median
No quoted add-ons · 16 quotes, past year
See the quotesPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Delaware
Delaware, OH
At the Ohio median
No quoted add-ons · 14 quotes, past year
See the quotesJoseph Toyota of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
At the Ohio median
No quoted add-ons · 12 quotes, past year
See the quotesMazda of Dayton
Dayton, OHDayton, OH
Liberty Ford Brunswick
Brunswick, OHBrunswick, OH
Taylor Kia of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Nissan North
Worthington, OHWorthington, OH
Yark Toyota
Maumee, OHMaumee, OH
White's Honda of Lima
Lima, OHLima, OH
Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Great Lakes Toyota
Findlay, OH · 8 quotes, past year
Matt Castrucci Kia
Dayton, OH · 8 quotes, past year
Twins Auto of Dublin
Dublin, OH · 8 quotes, past year
Jeff Wyler Fairfield Auto Mall
Fairfield, OH · 7 quotes, past year
Beau Townsend Nissan
Vandalia, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Brondes Ford Toledo
Toledo, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Haasz Automall of Ravenna
Ravenna, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Mark Porter Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Pomeroy, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Georgesville
Columbus, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Queen City Ford
Cincinnati, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Spitzer Chevrolet Northfield
Northfield, OH · 6 quotes, past year
Acura Columbus
Dublin, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Columbia Acura
Cincinnati, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Germain Mazda of Columbus
Columbus, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Gtx Auto Group
West Chester, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Jeff Wyler Fairfield Kia
Fairfield, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights
Middleburg Heights, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Lindsay Honda
Columbus, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Wagner Subaru
Fairborn, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Yark Chevrolet
Perrysburg, OH · 5 quotes, past year
Dealers by City in Ohio
Ohio doc fee law
Ohio law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $398. A doc fee above that level on a Ohio quote is worth challenging before you sign. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Ohio median ($398).
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Ohio?
As of November 2026, the median Ohio dealer charges $398 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. Ohio law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $398.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain, Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Delaware and Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 668 of 756 rated Ohio dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Ohio 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 Ohio median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Ohio quotes are verified.
How Ohio compares to its neighbors
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Ohio
- Know the dealer fees: The median Ohio dealer charges $398 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 86% of Ohio 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.