Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 757 of 2476 Ohio car dealers from 2,826 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $382.
613 of 757 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 59 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 22, 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 757 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
Nissan North
Worthington, OHWorthington, 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
Great Lakes Honda
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Fireball Motors Llc
Lowellville, OH
Firehouse Auto Llc
Canal Winchester, OH
Firelands Chevrolet Of Vermilion
Vermilion, OH
Firelands Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Of Sandusky
Sandusky, OH
First Choice Auto
Middletown, OH
First Choice Auto Center Llc
Cincinnati, OH
First Choice Auto Finance
Toledo, OH
First Class Auto Mall
Akron, OH
First Gear Auto Group
Pataskala, OH
Five Kings Auto Sales
Westerville, OH
Five Star Auto Group
North Canton, OH
Flag Motors Ltd
Columbus, OH
For Sale Auto Sales Llc
Lancaster, OH
Forman Auto Sales, Llc.
Franklin, OH
Forza Automotive
Ravenna, OH
Foster Autohaus
Euclid, OH
Foster Cadillac
Sandusky, OH
Franklin Auto Mart Llc
Franklin, OH
Franklin Park Lincoln Inc
Toledo, OH
Fred Martin Nissan
Akron, 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 621 rated Ohio dealers is $382, based on 2,826 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 757 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 $382. 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.