Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 453 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,645 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $387.
329 of 453 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 12, 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 453 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →Perfect Auto Collection
Akron, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesJoseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OH
$70 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesQueen City Ford
Cincinnati, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHalleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OHWest Chester, OH
Porsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OHBeachwood, OH
Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OHLima, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OHParma, OH
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Dutro Lincoln
Zanesville, OH
Dutro Nissan
Zanesville, OH
Dynamic Motor Group Llc
Toledo, OH
Dynamic Motor Sales LLC
Willard, OH
E & A Auto Sales
Warren, OH
E.Z. Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
E-drive Motors
Euclid, OH
Eagle Auto Llc
Columbus, OH
Eagle Motors Of Hamilton, Inc
Hamilton, OH
Eagle Motors Of Westchester Inc.
West Chester, OH
Eagle One Auto Sales
Leesburg, OH
Eagles Auto Sales
Maple Heights, OH
East Auto Group Llc
Akron, OH
Eastside Auto Sales Llc
Owensville, OH
Eastside Automotive
Cleveland, OH
Ecautoclub Llc
Kent, OH
Economy Auto Outlet
Massillon, OH
Economy Auto Sales - Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry, OH
Eddie Auto Brokers
Wickliffe, OH
Edens Auto Ranch
Bellaire, 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 379 rated Ohio dealers is $387, based on 1,645 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?
Perfect Auto Collection, Joseph Airport Hyundai, Queen City Ford lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 329 of 453 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 $387. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.