Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 455 of 2354 Ohio car dealers from 1,648 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $387.
328 of 455 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 50 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 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 455 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2354 dealers →Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPerfect Auto Collection
Akron, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPorsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Nick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OHMayfield Heights, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OHWickliffe, OH
Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OHLima, OH
Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OHWest Chester, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Exclusive Automobiles Llc
Cincinnati, OH
Expert Sales Llc
North Ridgeville, OH
Expo Auto Group
Perry, OH
Express Auto Sales Iii
Columbus, OH
Express Motors
Dayton, OH
Express Motorsports Llc
Cleveland, OH
Express Motorsports Llc
Cleveland, OH
Expressway Motors
Middletown, OH
Extreme Auto Pros
Parma Heights, OH
Ez Auto Broker
Mount Vernon, OH
Ez Auto Group
Cleveland, OH
Ez Drive Automart
Brookville, OH
Ez Terms Auto
Chardon, OH
Ezp Motors
Reynoldsburg, OH
F1 Autos Llc
Galloway, OH
F7 Auto Group Llc
Marion, OH
Fadis Car Depot Llc
Toledo, OH
Fahey Imports
Crooksville, OH
Fair Deal Auto Sales
West Chester, OH
Fairlane Car Co.
Parma, 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 381 rated Ohio dealers is $387, based on 1,648 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?
Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia, Perfect Auto Collection, Porsche Beachwood lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 328 of 455 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: 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.