Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 465 of 2341 Ohio car dealers from 1,668 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
338 of 465 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 50 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 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 465 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2341 dealers →Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHalleen Kia
North Olmsted, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesJoseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OHLima, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
Dunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OHCambridge, OH
Firelands Honda
Sandusky, OHSandusky, OH
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Kohmann Motors
Minerva, OH
Krieger Ford
Columbus, OH
Kristin Clemens Auto Group
Ashville, OH
Krug Auto Sales
Beavercreek, OH
Kruz N Kleen
Toledo, OH
Kufleitner Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Youngstown, OH
Kyle's Auto Mall Llc
Dayton, OH
L & A Autos Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Lahm Motor Co.
Sugarcreek, OH
Lake Auto Sales
Hartville, OH
Lake County Auto Brokers
Euclid, OH
Lake Effect Auto Sales
Chardon, OH
Lake Erie Wholesale
Austinburg, OH
Lakeshore Auto Wholesalers
Amherst, OH
Lakeview Motor Sales
Lorain, OH
Lambert Buick GMC
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Lamborghini Ohio
Dublin, OH
Land Rover Cincinnati
Blue Ash, OH
Land Rover Dayton
Dayton, OH
Land Rover Easton
Columbus, 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 385 rated Ohio dealers is $391, based on 1,668 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, Halleen Kia, BMW Of Toledo lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 338 of 465 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.