Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 762 of 2460 Ohio car dealers from 2,332 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $395.
559 of 762 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 128 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 25, 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 762 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2460 dealers →Great Lakes Toyota Subaru
Findlay, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance 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 quotesCapital Ford Of Columbus
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Taylor Kia Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, 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
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More Dealers in Ohio
Team Toyota
Steubenville, OH
Teamray Motorsports Inc.
Bellevue, OH
Ted's Auto Sales Inc
Louisville, OH
Terry Henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Archbold, OH
Terry Henricks Ford
Archbold, OH
Terry Mowery Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Edison, OH
Tesla Cincinnati-oakley
Cincinnati, OH
Tesla Cleveland
Lyndhurst, OH
Tesla Columbus
Columbus, OH
Thayer CDJR
Bowling Green, OH
Thayer Chevrolet
Bowling Green, OH
Thayer Group
Bowling Green, OH
Thayer Honda
Bowling Green, OH
Thayer Nissan
Bowling Green, OH
The Auto Loft Of Columbus
Columbus, OH
The Auto Stop
Painesville, OH
The Car Company
Baltimore, OH
The Carriage Company
Lancaster, OH
The Garage Auto Sales And Service
New Paris, OH
The Good Master Auto Sales
Columbus, 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 646 rated Ohio dealers is $395, based on 2,332 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?
Great Lakes Toyota Subaru, Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware, Germain Mazda West lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 559 of 762 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.