Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 753 of 2,280 Ohio car dealers from 2,539 quotes from the past year. The median Ohio dealer charges $398 in total dealer fees.
667 of 753 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 2 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: A
95.95/100 average transparency score
15th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 753 dealers with quotes from the past year.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Ohio
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A98.98/1002026
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
Warren, OH
26 quotes, past yearDealer fees not shown - A95.42/1002026
Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Green
Akron, OH
4 quotes, past yearDealer fees not shown - A90.97/1002026
Ron Marhofer Chevrolet
Stow, OH
10 quotes, past yearDealer fees not shown
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2,280 dealers →Liberty Ford Brunswick
Brunswick, OH
11 quotes, past year
See the quotesTaylor Kia of Toledo
Toledo, OH
11 quotes, past year
See the quotesNissan North
Worthington, OH
10 quotes, past year
See the quotesYark Toyota
Maumee, OHMaumee, OH
Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Great Lakes Toyota
Findlay, OHFindlay, OH
Matt Castrucci Kia
Dayton, OHDayton, OH
Twins Auto of Dublin
Dublin, OHDublin, OH
Jeff Wyler Fairfield Auto Mall
Fairfield, OHFairfield, OH
Haasz Automall of Ravenna
Ravenna, OHRavenna, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Exclusive Auto Consultants
Columbus, OH
Exclusive Auto Group
Cleveland, OH
Exclusive Automobiles LLC
Cincinnati, OH
Exclusive Automotive
West Chester, OH
Expert Sales LLC
North Ridgeville, OH
Expo Auto Group
Perry, OH
Express Auto Sales Iii
Columbus, OH
Express Motors
Dayton, OH
Expressway Motors
Middletown, OH
Extreme Auto Pros
Parma Heights, OH
Ez Auto Group
Cleveland, OH
Ez Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
Ez Terms Auto LLC
Chardon, OH
Ezdrive Automart
Brookville, OH
Ezp Motors
Reynoldsburg, OH
F1 Autos LLC
Galloway, OH
F7 Auto Group LLC
Marion, OH
Fadis Car Depot LLC of Toledo, Oh
Toledo, OH
Fahey Imports
Crooksville, OH
Fairlane Car Co.
Parma, 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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Ohio median ($398).
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Ohio?
As of November 2026, the median Ohio dealer charges $398 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Ohio law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $398.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Liberty Ford Brunswick, Taylor Kia of Toledo and Nissan North lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 667 of 753 rated Ohio dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Ohio dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Ohio median), 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
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Ohio
- Know the dealer fees: The median Ohio dealer charges $398 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.