Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 460 of 2354 Ohio car dealers from 1,657 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 15, 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 →Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Honda Of Dublin
Dublin, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLand Rover Solon
Solon, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesColumbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OHFairborn, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Dunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OHCambridge, OH
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Firelands Honda
Sandusky, OHSandusky, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Hatfield Used Cars
Columbus, OH
Hensley Auto Group
Middletown, OH
Heritage Motor Sales
Hillsboro, OH
Hern Motors
Hubbard, OH
Herrnstein Auto Group
Chillicothe, OH
Herrnstein Kia
Chillicothe, OH
Herrnstein Of Waverly
Waverly, OH
Hertz Car Sales Cincinnati, Oh
Loveland, OH
Hh Motorcars
Cincinnati, OH
Hill's Auto Sales Llc
Bowling Green, OH
Hinderer Motor Company
Heath, OH
Hittle GMC
Greenville, OH
Hj Auto Group
Heath, OH
Hocking Valley Motors
Logan, OH
Hollingshead Motor Sales
Cambridge, OH
Holman Motors Inc.
Batavia, OH
Hometown Auto Sales Llc
Heath, OH
Hometown Chevrolet
Waverly, OH
Honda Of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
Honda Of Mentor
Mentor, OH
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 387 rated Ohio dealers is $387, based on 1,657 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?
Chevrolet Of Troy, Germain Honda Of Dublin, Land Rover Solon 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.