Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 460 of 2354 Ohio car dealers from 1,656 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $387.
333 of 460 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 460 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 quotesFirelands Honda
Sandusky, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesPerfect Auto Collection
Akron, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Mccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Land Rover Solon
Solon, OHSolon, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Ganley Buick GMC
Strongsville, OH
Ganley Chevrolet Of Aurora
Aurora, OH
Ganley Chevrolet, Inc.
Brook Park, OH
Ganley Volkswagen Of Bedford
Bedford, OH
Gannon Auto Sales Llc
Brook Park, OH
Gear Motors
Amelia, OH
Gem City Auto Group
Brookville, OH
Gem City Classic Autos
Moraine, OH
Genesis Of Brunswick
Brunswick, OH
Genesis Of Groveport
Groveport, OH
Genesis Of Parma
Parma, OH
Genuine Motorcar & Powersports
Marion, OH
Georgetown Auto Sales
Georgetown, OH
Germain Automotive Group
Columbus, OH
Germain Automotive Partnership
Columbus, OH
Germain Honda Of College Hills
Wooster, OH
Germain Hyundai
Columbus, OH
Germain Mazda Of Columbus
Columbus, OH
Germain Nissan
Columbus, OH
Germain Volkswagen Of Westerville
Westerville, 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 386 rated Ohio dealers is $387, based on 1,656 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, Firelands Honda, Perfect Auto Collection lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 333 of 460 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.