Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 759 of 2460 Ohio car dealers from 2,326 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $395.
559 of 759 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 126 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 759 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2460 dealers →Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Mazda West
Columbus, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesTaylor Kia Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesCapital Ford Of Columbus
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Jeff Wyler Honda Of Colerain
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake
Westlake, OHWestlake, OH
Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
Elyria Hyundai
Elyria, OHElyria, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Rt 40 Auto Sales Llc
Bridgeport, OH
Rt Barrett Auto Group
Youngstown, OH
Ruby Auto Group
Hudson, OH
Rusak Motors Ltd
Cleveland, OH
Rush Truck Centers - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Russ's Auto Sales
Newark, OH
Rv Usa
Norwalk, OH
Ryan Motors Llc
Columbus, OH
S&g Auto Sales
Cleveland, OH
S&j Auto Sales
Lancaster, OH
Safe Ride Autos
Tallmadge, OH
Salem Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Salem, OH
Sally & Assoc. Auto Sales Inc.
Alliance, OH
Sam's Autos LLC
Bellefontaine, OH
Sam's Motorcars Llc
Cleveland, OH
Sam's Used Cars
Zanesville, OH
Sara Auto Mall, Llc
Cleveland, OH
Sarchione Auto Group
Alliance, OH
Sarchione Chevrolet Randolph
Randolph, OH
Sarchione Ford Of Randolph
Atwater, OH
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.
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Ohio?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 645 rated Ohio dealers is $395, based on 2,326 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Ohio doc fees at approximately $398.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware, Germain Mazda West, Taylor Kia Of Toledo lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 559 of 759 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 $395. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% 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.