Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 754 of 2471 Ohio car dealers from 2,793 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $383.
608 of 754 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 19, 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 754 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2471 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
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
Nissan North
Worthington, OHWorthington, OH
Great Lakes Honda
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro
Streetsboro, OH · 9 verified quotes
Foster Chevrolet
Sandusky, OH · 8 verified quotes
Lincoln Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · 8 verified quotes
Ken Ganley Mazda
Kent, OH · 7 verified quotes
Don Wood Ford
Athens, OH · 6 verified quotes
Wally Armour Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Alliance, OH · 6 verified quotes
Cronin CDJR
Lebanon, OH · 5 verified quotes
Fairway GMC Llc
East Liverpool, OH · 5 verified quotes
Ken Ganley Automotive Group
Brecksville, OH · 5 verified quotes
Kerry Ford Inc
Cincinnati, OH · 5 verified quotes
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Georgesville
Columbus, OH · 5 verified quotes
Spitzer Kia Mansfield
Mansfield, OH · 5 verified quotes
Buckeye Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Superstore
Shelby, OH · 4 verified quotes
Dave_White Chevrolet
Sylvania, OH · 3 verified quotes
Mt Orab Ford
Mount Orab, OH · 3 verified quotes
Southern Select Auto Sales
Medina, OH · 3 verified quotes
Brown Honda
Toledo, OH · 22 verified quotes
Liberty Ford Maple Heights
Maple Heights, OH · 18 verified quotes
North Coast Mitsubishi Bedford
Bedford, OH · 13 verified quotes
Beechmont Subaru
Cincinnati, OH · 12 verified quotes
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 618 rated Ohio dealers is $383, based on 2,793 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. 608 of 754 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 $383. 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.