Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 464 of 2341 Ohio car dealers from 1,664 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
337 of 464 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 464 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2341 dealers →Germain Honda Of Dublin
Dublin, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesNick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesNick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesNissan North
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OHFairborn, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Mccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
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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 385 rated Ohio dealers is $391, based on 1,664 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?
Germain Honda Of Dublin, Nick Mayer Ford, Nick Mayer Ford East lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 337 of 464 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 $391. 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.