Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 464 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,687 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
341 of 464 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 48 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 464 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesThe Audi Connection
Cincinnati, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesJoseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesYark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OHFairborn, OH
Nick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OHMayfield Heights, OH
Germain Honda Of Dublin
Dublin, OHDublin, OH
Parkway Nissan
Dover, OHDover, OH
Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OHLima, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
State Street Auto Sales
Port Clinton, OH
Steel Auto Group Llc
Logan, OH
Steel River Preowned Auto Ii
Bridgeport, OH
Steinle Chevrolet Buick
Clyde, OH
Steinle GMC Cadillac
Fremont, OH
Steve Austin's Auto Group
Bellefontaine, OH
Stewart Auto Group
Alliance, OH
Stewart Auto Group Of Pataskala
Pataskala, OH
Stewart's Motor Sales
Byesville, OH
Stiener Automotive Group
Columbus, OH
Stilwell Auto Sales Inc
Rayland, OH
Stoltz Motors
Troy, OH
Stout Sales
Fairborn, OH
Streetwise Motors
Marion, OH
Strodes Auto Group Llp
Malta, OH
Struthers Auto Mall
Youngstown, OH
Stuart's Cars
Cincinnati, OH
Stykemain Buick GMC
Defiance, OH
Stykemain Chevrolet
Paulding, OH
Subaru Of Dayton
Dayton, 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 1,687 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?
Nick Mayer Ford East, The Audi Connection, Joseph Airport Hyundai lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 341 of 464 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: 71% 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.