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
Parkway Lincoln
Dover, OH · 3 verified quotes
Statewide Auto Llc
Akron, OH · 3 verified quotes
Roush Honda
Westerville, OH · 46 verified quotes
Beechmont Ford
Cincinnati, OH · 24 verified quotes
Taylor Kia Of Toledo
Toledo, OH · 17 verified quotes
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville
Centerville, OH · 12 verified quotes
Subaru Of Kings Automall
Cincinnati, OH · 12 verified quotes
Jim White Toyota
Toledo, OH · 11 verified quotes
Lexus Of Akron-Canton
Akron, OH · 10 verified quotes
Columbia Hyundai
Cincinnati, OH · 9 verified quotes
Adventure Subaru
Painesville, OH · 8 verified quotes
Audi Mentor
Mentor, OH · 8 verified quotes
North Coast Mitsubishi Of Akron
Akron, OH · 8 verified quotes
Preston Hyundai Of Boardman
Boardman, OH · 8 verified quotes
Mcdaniel Toyota
Marion, OH · 7 verified quotes
Spitzer Ford Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 7 verified quotes
Stykemain GMC
Defiance, OH · 7 verified quotes
Coughlin Kia Of Lewis Center
Lewis Center, OH · 6 verified quotes
Guess GMC
Carrollton, OH · 6 verified quotes
Kia Of Streetsboro
Streetsboro, OH · 6 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.