Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 463 of 2364 Ohio car dealers from 1,682 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
340 of 463 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 48 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 18, 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 463 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2364 dealers →Dunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Honda Of Dublin
Dublin, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesPorsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OHBeachwood, OH
Valley Motor City
Cuyahoga Falls, OHCuyahoga Falls, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OHParma, OH
The Audi Connection
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Kia Of Dayton
Huber Heights, OHHuber Heights, OH
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
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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 386 rated Ohio dealers is $391, based on 1,682 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?
Dunning Motor Sales Inc, Mccluskey Chevrolet, Germain Honda Of Dublin lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 340 of 463 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.