Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 464 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,671 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
338 of 464 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 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 464 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OH
$212 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesYark Subaru
Toledo, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesJoseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Nick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OHMayfield Heights, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OHWickliffe, OH
Queen City Ford
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Perfect Auto Collection
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Parkway Nissan
Dover, OHDover, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Next Gen Automotive Llc
Pataskala, OH
Next Step Auto Sales Llc
Kirtland, OH
Nexus Drive Hub
Toledo, OH
Nice Auto Group
Carroll, OH
Nice Ride Auto Wholesale
Eastlake, OH
Nick Abraham Auto Mall
Elyria, OH
Nick Abraham Buick GMC
Elyria, OH
Nick Mayer Lincoln Mayfield
Mayfield Heights, OH
Nile Auto
Columbus, OH
Nile King Auto Llc
Columbus, OH
Nina Auto Sales And Service Llc
Pataskala, OH
Nissan Of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
Nissan Of North Olmsted I-90 Nissan
North Olmsted, OH
Norman's Auto Sales
Cleveland, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi Of Akron
Akron, OH
North Main Motors
Marysville, OH
North Pointe Auto Group
Plain City, OH
North Ridge Auto Center Llc
Madison, OH
Northcoast Auto Direct Llc
Parma, OH
Northeast Auto Gallery
Bedford, 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 1,671 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?
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland, BMW Of Toledo, Yark Subaru lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 338 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: 72% 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.