Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 759 of 2473 Ohio car dealers from 2,829 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $382.
617 of 759 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 60 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 759 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2473 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
Ken Ganley Ford Norton
Barberton, OH
Ken Ganley Hyundai North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Kia Medina
Medina, OH
Ken Ganley Kia Mentor
Mentor, OH
Ken Ganley Kia Of Boardman
Youngstown, OH
Ken Ganley Motorcars
Akron, OH
Ken Ganley Nissan
Medina, OH
Ken Ganley Subaru North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Volkswagen North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Volkswagen Willoughby Hills
Willoughby Hills, OH
Kenny's Auto Wrecking
Lima, OH
Kent Auto Sales Llc
Alliance, OH
Kenwood Dealer Group
Cincinnati, OH
Keowee Auto Sales
Dayton, OH
Kerns Chevrolet GMC
Celina, OH
Kerns Ford Lincoln And Truck Center
Saint Marys, OH
Kerns Ford, Inc.
Celina, OH
Kerry Buick GMC
Cincinnati, OH
Key Truck Sales Inc
Delaware, OH
Kidron Kars Inc
Orrville, 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 622 rated Ohio dealers is $382, based on 2,829 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. 617 of 759 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.