Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 465 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,683 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
340 of 465 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 17, 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 465 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAkron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGanley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Honda Of Dublin
Dublin, OHDublin, OH
Kia Of Dayton
Huber Heights, OHHuber Heights, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Dunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OHCambridge, OH
Land Rover Solon
Solon, OHSolon, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
South Fifth Automotive Llc
Marietta, OH
South High Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
Southern Cars
Cleveland, OH
Southern Ohio Auto & Truck
Chillicothe, OH
Southgate Motor Sales
Cambridge, OH
Southwest Auto Sales
Grove City, OH
Special Motors Of Dayton Llc
Dayton, OH
Spectra Autos Llc
Akron, OH
Spectrum Motor 1
Columbus, OH
Speedy Motors
Columbus, OH
Speigner Auto Mart Llc
Maple Heights, OH
Spirit Auto Group Llc
Hudson, OH
Spitzer Autoworld
Elyria, OH
Spitzer Buick GMC
Findlay, OH
Spitzer Buick GMC Parma
Parma, OH
Spitzer Chevrolet Of Amherst
Amherst, OH
Spitzer Chevrolet, Inc.
Northfield, OH
Spitzer Honda Cleveland
Euclid, OH
Spitzer Hyundai Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Spitzer Jeep RAM Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
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 387 rated Ohio dealers is $391, based on 1,683 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?
Genesis Of Bedford, Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi, Ganley Hyundai Of Parma lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 340 of 465 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 $391. 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.