Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 452 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,640 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $387.
328 of 452 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 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 452 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLand Rover Solon
Solon, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OHWickliffe, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OHParma, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Nissan North
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
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Eee Auto Services And Sales Llc - Loveland
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Effortless Autos Inc
Columbus, OH
Eighty 8 Auto Sales
Akron, OH
Ejaz Auto Mall
Columbus, OH
El Camino Auto Sales Llc
Columbus, OH
Elite Auto Outlet Llc
Bridgeport, OH
Elite Auto Sales
Wickliffe, OH
Elite Automotive
Euclid, OH
Elite Cars Ohio Llc
Solon, OH
Ellenburg Motors Llc
Franklin, OH
Ellet Auto Credit Llc
Akron, OH
Elyria Budget Auto Sales Inc
Elyria, OH
Emperia Auto, Llc
Springfield, OH
Empire Motors Ltd
Cleveland, OH
Energy Autohaus
Ross, OH
Enterprise Automotive
Cincinnati, OH
Enterprise Ave Auto Sales
Cleveland, OH
Enterprise Car Sales Boardman
Boardman, OH
Enterprise Car Sales Cincinnati
Cincinnati, 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 378 rated Ohio dealers is $387, based on 1,640 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?
Buckeye Toyota, Nick Mayer Ford, Land Rover Solon lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 328 of 452 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.