Best Car Dealers Near Traverse City, MI

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 9 of 27 car dealers near Traverse City, MI from 16 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $280 in total dealer fees.

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 9 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$280
Median Dealer Fees
MI median: $280
94%
No Quoted Add-ons
98/100
Avg Score
16
Quotes, Past Year

Browse Dealers by Brand in Traverse City

All Car Dealers Near Traverse City

Serra Hyundai Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Serra Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 5 quotes, past year

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Serra Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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BMW of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Serra Volkswagen of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Fox Grand Traverse Ford

Traverse City, MI · 3 quotes, past year

$280dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Serra Nissan of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$314dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Williams Kia

Traverse City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$340dealer fees100%quoted add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Serra Toyota of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$314dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Audi Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Audi
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Not rated

Cherry Capital Motors

Traverse City, MI

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Not rated

Fox Grand Traverse Lincoln

Traverse City, MI

Lincoln
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Not rated

Grace Motor Mall LLC

Traverse City, MI

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Not rated

Jack's Auto Sales

Traverse City, MI

Dodge
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Not rated

Joes Wheels and Water

Traverse City, MI

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Not rated

Mark Hagan Motors

Traverse City, MI

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Not rated

Mercedes-Benz of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Mercedes-Benz
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Not rated

Serra Buick GMC Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

GMCBuick
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Not rated

Serra Cadillac of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Cadillac
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Not rated

Serra Subaru of Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Subaru
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Not rated
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Tips for Buying a Car in MI

  • Know the dealer fees: The median MI dealer charges $280 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 94% of quotes from the past year near Traverse City have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

Car Dealers Near Traverse City FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Traverse City, MI?

Serra Traverse City (Traverse City, MI) is the highest-graded dealer near Traverse City on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 5 quotes from the past year.

What do dealers near Traverse City charge in dealer fees?

As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Traverse City, MI charges $280 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a MI median of $280, based on 16 quotes from the past year.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Traverse City?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most — fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the MI median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Traverse City are verified.