Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 757 of 2470 Ohio car dealers from 2,808 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $383.
611 of 757 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 19, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
89/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 757 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2470 dealers →Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
Warren, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesCapital Ford Of Columbus
Columbus, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesKen Ganley Hyundai Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Germain Mazda West
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Jeff Wyler Honda Of Colerain
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OHWickliffe, OH
Nissan North
Worthington, OHWorthington, OH
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Great Lakes Honda
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Brondes Maumee
Maumee, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brunswick Mazda
Brunswick, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Buckeye Honda Of Lancaster
Lancaster, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Buckeye Toyota Of Lancaster
Lancaster, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cardinal Auto Group
Toledo, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carey Ford
Carey, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Central Classic Cars
Sylvania, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cherry Auto Group
North Randall, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chesrown Chevrolet Of Sidney
Sidney, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chevrolet Of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Willoughby
Akron, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cincinnati Automotive Group
Lebanon, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cincinnati Cadillac
Cincinnati, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Classic Ford Of Madison
Madison, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Clement Nissan Of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cleveland Auto Nation
Cleveland, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Clintonville Motors
Columbus, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Columbia Acura
Cincinnati, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Courtesy Automotive
Cincinnati, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crown Acura
Cleveland, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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 621 rated Ohio dealers is $383, based on 2,808 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?
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc., Capital Ford Of Columbus, Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 611 of 757 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 $383. 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.