Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 754 of 2471 Ohio car dealers from 2,793 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $383.
608 of 754 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 60 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 754 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
Nissan North
Worthington, OHWorthington, OH
Great Lakes Honda
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Drive Smart Auto Sales
West Chester, OH · 3 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Beavercreek
Dayton, OH · 52 verified quotes
Honda Marysville
Marysville, OH · 24 verified quotes
Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake
Westlake, OH · 16 verified quotes
Brondes Ford Toledo
Toledo, OH · 13 verified quotes
Mazda Of Dayton
Dayton, OH · 12 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Fairfield
Fairfield, OH · 11 verified quotes
Boardman Subaru
Youngstown, OH · 8 verified quotes
Jeff Schmitt Mazda
Beavercreek, OH · 8 verified quotes
Lash Chevrolet
Johnstown, OH · 8 verified quotes
Sarchione Ford Of Alliance
Alliance, OH · 8 verified quotes
Nourse Chillicothe Automall
Chillicothe, OH · 6 verified quotes
Bedford Nissan
Bedford, OH · 5 verified quotes
Fairfield Volkswagen
Fairfield, OH · 5 verified quotes
Klaben Ford Lincoln
Kent, OH · 5 verified quotes
Cronin Ford North
Middletown, OH · 4 verified quotes
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OH · 4 verified quotes
Sunnyside Chevrolet
Elyria, OH · 4 verified quotes
Beechmont Volkswagen Vw
Cincinnati, OH · 3 verified quotes
Mike Castrucci Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Cincinnati, OH · 3 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 618 rated Ohio dealers is $383, based on 2,793 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. 608 of 754 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.