Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 750 of 2471 Ohio car dealers from 2,777 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $383.
605 of 750 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 59 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 18, 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 750 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2471 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
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Great Lakes Honda
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Pricepro Co. Llc
Maumee, OH · 5 verified quotes
Serpentini Auto Group
Orrville, OH · 5 verified quotes
Wagner Subaru
Fairborn, OH · 5 verified quotes
Automotive Connection
Hamilton, OH · 4 verified quotes
Ballas Chevrolet
Swanton, OH · 4 verified quotes
BMW Cleveland
Solon, OH · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OH · 4 verified quotes
Brunswick Auto Mart
Brunswick, OH · 4 verified quotes
Classic Mazda Westside
Cleveland, OH · 4 verified quotes
Cronin Kia
Harrison, OH · 4 verified quotes
Diane Sauer Chevrolet
Warren, OH · 4 verified quotes
Germain Subaru Of Columbus
Columbus, OH · 4 verified quotes
Kia Of Dayton
Huber Heights, OH · 4 verified quotes
Porsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OH · 4 verified quotes
Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OH · 4 verified quotes
Progressive Chevrolet
Massillon, OH · 4 verified quotes
Queen City Ford
Cincinnati, OH · 4 verified quotes
Sponsler-Donley Ford Of Shelby
Shelby, OH · 4 verified quotes
Taylor Hyundai Of Perrysburg
Perrysburg, OH · 4 verified quotes
Thayer Toyota
Bowling Green, OH · 4 verified quotes
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 614 rated Ohio dealers is $383, based on 2,777 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. 605 of 750 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.