Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 452 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,640 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $387.
328 of 452 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
34th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 452 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLand Rover Solon
Solon, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OHWickliffe, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OHParma, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Nissan North
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
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Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OH · 3 verified quotes
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Akron, OH · 3 verified quotes
Firelands Honda
Sandusky, OH · 7 verified quotes
Mccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OH · 3 verified quotes
Dunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OH · 3 verified quotes
Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OH · 3 verified quotes
The Audi Connection
Cincinnati, OH · 3 verified quotes
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OH · 4 verified quotes
Perfect Auto Collection
Akron, OH · 3 verified quotes
Porsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OH · 4 verified quotes
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OH · 5 verified quotes
Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OH · 4 verified quotes
Queen City Ford
Cincinnati, OH · 4 verified quotes
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OH · 5 verified quotes
Germain Honda Of Dublin
Dublin, OH · 6 verified quotes
Huggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OH · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OH · 7 verified quotes
Parkway Nissan
Dover, OH · 3 verified quotes
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OH · 3 verified quotes
Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro
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Dealers by City in Ohio
Ohio doc fee law
Ohio caps documentation fees at $250 or 10% of the vehicle price, whichever is less. Most Ohio dealers charge the full cap.
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Ohio?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 378 rated Ohio dealers is $387, based on 1,640 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Ohio doc fees at approximately $250.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Buckeye Toyota, Nick Mayer Ford, Land Rover Solon lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 328 of 452 rated Ohio dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Ohio 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 Ohio quotes are verified.
How Ohio 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 Ohio
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Ohio is $387. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% of dealers in Ohio 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.