Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 469 of 2364 Ohio car dealers from 1,694 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
343 of 469 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 50 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 469 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2364 dealers →North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OH
$212 below the Ohio average
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, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesQueen City Ford
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Huggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OHOttawa, OH
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Whitmore Motors
Ashland, OH
Wholesale Direct Motors
Beavercreek, OH
Williamsburg Motors Llc
Williamsburg, OH
Wilmington Auto Center CDJR
Wilmington, OH
Wilmington Auto Center Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Wilmington, OH
Windy Hill Auto And Truck Sales
Millersburg, OH
Winegardner Automotive Llc
New Lexington, OH
Wooster Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Wooster, OH
Work Truck In Boardman
Youngstown, OH
World Motors
Cincinnati, OH
Worley Auto Sales
Liberty Township, OH
Worthington Auto Sales
Wooster, OH
Xclusive Motors Llc
Columbus, OH
Y-city Auto Group Llc
Zanesville, OH
Yark Automotive Group
Toledo, OH
Yark Ford
Toledo, OH
Yark Mazda
Toledo, OH
Yingling Auto Center Inc.
Bellevue, OH
Yoder's Auto Connection
Gambier, OH
Yorkie Auto Llc
Columbus, 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 390 rated Ohio dealers is $391, based on 1,694 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?
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland, Germain Honda Of Dublin, Porsche Beachwood lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 343 of 469 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.