Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 573 of 2377 Ohio car dealers from 2,085 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $384.
426 of 573 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 63 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 3, 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 573 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2377 dealers →Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNorth Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OH
$205 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHuggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OH
$184 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Mazda
Mentor, OHMentor, OH
Motor Time Auto Sales Inc
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
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Spitzer Ford Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 5 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Acura Of Fairfield
Fairfield, OH · 3 verified quotes
Kings Mazda
Cincinnati, OH · 8 verified quotes
Bill Harris
Ashland, OH · 5 verified quotes
Coughlin Ford Of Marysville
Marysville, OH · 3 verified quotes
Donley Ford Of Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH · 3 verified quotes
Klaben Lincoln
Kent, OH · 5 verified quotes
Byers Volvo Cars
Columbus, OH · 6 verified quotes
Westside Toyota
North Olmsted, OH · 4 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Springfield
Springfield, OH · 5 verified quotes
Gtx Auto Group
West Chester, OH · 6 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Fairfield
Fairfield, OH · 10 verified quotes
Joyce Buick Gmc, Inc
Avon, OH · 4 verified quotes
Ron Marhofer Nissan
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 13 verified quotes
Premier Toyota Of Amherst
Amherst, OH · 12 verified quotes
Spitzer Kia Mansfield
Mansfield, OH · 5 verified quotes
Toyota Direct
Columbus, OH · 30 verified quotes
Lincoln Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · 6 verified quotes
Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Green
Akron, OH · 3 verified quotes
Beechmont Toyota
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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 465 rated Ohio dealers is $384, based on 2,085 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?
Preferred Autos Llc, North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland, Huggins Auto Solutions lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 426 of 573 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 $384. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.