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
New Line Motors
Chesterland, OH
New Richmond Auto Sales
New Richmond, OH
New Rides
Portsmouth, OH
New Route 22 Auto Llc
Zanesville, OH
New To You Automotive Llc
Columbus, OH
Newark Auto Llc
Heath, OH
Newport Auto Group
Youngstown, OH
Newsome Auto Sales
Minford, OH
Next Gen Automotive Llc
Pataskala, OH
Nexus Drive Hub Llc
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 Auto Group
Westlake, OH
Nile King Auto Llc
Columbus, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi - West Cleveland
Parma, OH
North Main Motors
Marysville, OH
North Pointe Auto Group
Plain City, OH
North Ridge Auto Center Llc
Madison, 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.