Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 761 of 2471 Ohio car dealers from 2,327 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $396.
559 of 761 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 128 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 23, 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 761 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2471 dealers →Tansky Sawmill Toyota
Dublin, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Mazda West
Columbus, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesTaylor Kia Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Capital Ford Of Columbus
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Jeff Wyler Honda Of Colerain
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake
Westlake, OHWestlake, OH
Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Mercedes-Benz Of Akron
Akron, OH
Mercedes-Benz of Bedford
Bedford, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Canton
Canton, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Centerville
Dayton, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Columbus North
Delaware, OH
Mercedes-Benz of Dublin
Dublin, OH
Mercedes-Benz Of Willoughby
Willoughby, OH
Mercedes-Benz Van Center Easton
Columbus, OH
Mercy Motors Llc
Columbus, OH
Micro 21
North Royalton, OH
Mid America Auto Group
Milford, OH
Mid-ohio Auto Wholesale Inc.
New Philadelphia, OH
Midway Auto Group
Liberty Township, OH
Midway Chevrolet
Orwell, OH
Midwest Auto Factory
Troy, OH
Midwest Auto Finance
Toledo, OH
Midwest Auto Group Llc
Marion, OH
Midwest Automotive Connection
Cincinnati, OH
Midwest Best Auto Sales
Troy, OH
Midwest Motor Sales Llc
Fairborn, 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 646 rated Ohio dealers is $396, based on 2,327 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?
Tansky Sawmill Toyota, Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware, Germain Mazda West lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 559 of 761 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 $396. 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.