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 →Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGanley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesDunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Land Rover Solon
Solon, OHSolon, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Firelands Honda
Sandusky, OHSandusky, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Enterprise Car Sales Cleveland
Bedford, OH
Enterprise Car Sales Columbus
Columbus, OH
Enthusiast Auto Group
Cincinnati, OH
Enzo Auto
Parma, OH
Equip Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
Ernie's Auto Llc
Columbus, OH
Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Troy, OH
Eskola Auto Sales Llc
North Canton, OH
Estle Cadillac
Defiance, OH
Estle Chevrolet Buick
Bryan, OH
Estle Chevrolet-cadillac, Inc.
Defiance, OH
Etna Auto Sales Llc
Etna, OH
Eurocar Llc
North Jackson, OH
Evans Automotive Group Llc
Columbus, OH
Evans Chevrolet GMC
Wapakoneta, OH
Evans Infiniti Of Dayton
Centerville, OH
Evans Volkswagen
Dayton, OH
Everest Auto Group Llc
Youngstown, OH
Everybody Drives
Cleveland, OH
Excel Automotive
Toledo, 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?
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi, Ganley Hyundai Of Parma, Dunning Motor Sales Inc 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.