Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 466 of 2353 Ohio car dealers from 1,678 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $391.
340 of 466 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 17, 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 466 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2353 dealers →Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesDunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBuckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesQueen City Ford
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OHFairborn, OH
Land Rover Solon
Solon, OHSolon, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Paley Auto Group
Columbus, OH
Paquet Auto Sales
Madison, OH
Park Ford Tallmadge
Tallmadge, OH
Parkway Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Dover, OH
Parkway Ford
Dover, OH
Pat And Mike's Auto Sales
Canton, OH
Patmak Auto Sale Llc
Columbus, OH
Patriot Auto Mart Llc
South Lebanon, OH
Patriot Auto Sales
Cleveland, OH
Patriot Motors
Cortland, OH
Paul Sherry Car-n-credit
Piqua, OH
Paul Sherry Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Piqua, OH
Paulding Automotive Sales And Service
Paulding, OH
Pauls Auto Sales & Service
Hamilton, OH
Pay Less Auto Sales
Hamilton, OH
Performance Automotive Network
Cincinnati, OH
Performance Luxury Sport
Marysville, OH
Performance Motor Cars
Washington Court House, OH
Performance Toyota
Fairfield, OH
Perry Auto Outlet
Canton, 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 387 rated Ohio dealers is $391, based on 1,678 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?
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma, Dunning Motor Sales Inc, Buckeye Toyota lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 340 of 466 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.