Best Car Dealers Near Dayton, OH

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 20 of 57 car dealers near Dayton, OH from 94 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $386.

Data updated Sep 10, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 20 dealers with verified quotes.

$386
Avg Doc Fee
OH avg: $384
70%
No Add-ons
94/100
Avg Score
94
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in OH

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in OH is $384. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 70% of dealers near Dayton 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.

Car Dealers Near Dayton FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Dayton, OH?

Dayton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Dayton, OH) is the highest-graded dealer near Dayton on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Dayton charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Dayton, OH charge an average documentation fee of $386, compared to a OH state average of $384 — based on 94 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Dayton?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Dayton are verified.