Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 758 of 2476 Ohio car dealers from 2,823 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $383.
613 of 758 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 21, 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 758 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2476 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
Nissan North
Worthington, OHWorthington, OH
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Great Lakes Honda
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Dan Mcfadden Auto Sales
New Carlisle, OH
Daniel Auto Sales Company
Columbus, OH
Das Credit Now Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Dave Arbogast
Troy, OH
Dave Arbogast Buick GMC
Troy, OH
Dave Arbogast Ford
Troy, OH
Dave Arbogast Van Conversions
Troy, OH
Dave Backer Auto Body Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Dave Carothers Custom Auto Sales Llc
Bellefontaine, OH
Dave Dennis Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Dayton, OH
Dave Kehl Chevrolet
Mechanicsburg, OH
Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln Inc
Greenville, OH
Dave Knapp Lincoln
Greenville, OH
Dave Says Yes
Troy, OH
Dave White Acura
Sylvania, OH
Daves Supreme Auto Sales Llc
Gallipolis, OH
David Shiveley
Sardinia, OH
Daystar Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Malvern, OH
Daystar Ford Of Garrettsville
Garrettsville, OH
Dayton Car Connect
Dayton, OH
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 622 rated Ohio dealers is $383, based on 2,823 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. 613 of 758 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.