Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 445 of 2347 Ohio car dealers from 1,637 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $358.
327 of 445 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
33rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 445 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2347 dealers →Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OH
$33 above the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesParkway Nissan
Dover, OH
$33 above the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesYark Subaru
Toledo, OH
$31 above the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Queen City Ford
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro
Streetsboro, OHStreetsboro, OH
Mccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Firelands Honda
Sandusky, OHSandusky, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Cuyahoga Auto Credit
Cleveland, OH
D & D Motors Llc
Columbus, OH
D'lux Motors
Columbiana, OH
D&d Auto Group Of Akron
Akron, OH
Daas Imports
West Chester, OH
Dale James Ford
Apple Creek, OH
Dalton George Automotive
Marietta, OH
Dams Auto
Willowick, OH
Dams Auto Llc
Cleveland, OH
Dan Buck Chevrolet, Llc
Canal Fulton, OH
Dan Mcfadden Auto Sales
New Carlisle, OH
Daniel Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
Dave Arbogast Buick GMC
Troy, OH
Dave Arbogast Buick, Gmc, & Ford
Troy, OH
Dave Arbogast Ford
Troy, OH
Dave Arbogast Van Conversions
Troy, OH
Dave Backer Auto Body Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Dave Carothers Custom Auto Sales Llc
Bellefontaine, OH
Dave Dennis Chrysler
Dayton, OH
Dave Gill Chevrolet
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 445 rated Ohio dealers is $358, based on 1,637 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?
Genesis Of Bedford, Parkway Nissan, Yark Subaru lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 327 of 445 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 $358. 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.