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 →BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesJoseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Easton
Columbus, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesColumbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia
Fairborn, OHFairborn, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Nissan North
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Porsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OHBeachwood, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OHWickliffe, OH
Nick Mayer Ford
Mayfield Heights, OHMayfield Heights, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Porsche Cincinnati Kings
Cincinnati, OH
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Columbus, OH
Porsche Dublin
Dublin, OH
Porsche North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OH
Porsche of the Village
Cincinnati, OH
Portage Car & Truck Sales Inc.
Akron, OH
Portage Motorcars Llc
Doylestown, OH
Power Auto Brokers
Cleveland, OH
Precise Motors
South Bloomfield, OH
Precision Automotive Group
Youngstown, OH
Premier Auto Mart
Hamilton, OH
Premier Auto Mart Inc
Hamilton, OH
Premier Automotive Group
Milford, OH
Premier GMC
Rittman, OH
Premiere Auto Sales Inc.
Coal Grove, OH
Premium Motors Llc
Reynoldsburg, OH
Prestige Auto Family Of Dealerships
Tallmadge, OH
Prestige Auto Group
Tallmadge, OH
Prestige Auto Mall
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Prestige Ford
Columbiana, 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?
BMW Of Toledo, Joseph Airport Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz Of Easton 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.