Best Car Dealerships in Akron, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Akron metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 86 dealerships across the Akron area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. One of them, Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc., is CarEdge Certified. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 5, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Akron?
The best car dealership in Akron by verified out-the-door price data is Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. (Buick, Warren, OH): A grade, 100/100 across 26 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted (Honda, North Olmsted), A grade, 100/100 across 12 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford (Subaru, Bedford), A grade, 100/100 across 11 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. (Buick, Warren), $388.
- No dealer add-ons: Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. (Buick, Warren), none in any of its 26 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights (Lincoln, Middleburg Heights), quotes average 12.6% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. (Buick, Warren), 26 verified quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Akron
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Akron. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Liberty Ford Brunswick | Brunswick | A | 100 | 11 |
| Hyundai | Crestmont Hyundai | Brunswick | A | 100 | 7 |
| Lincoln | Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights | Middleburg Heights | A | 100 | 5 |
| Mazda | Classic Mazda Westside | Cleveland | A | 100 | 6 |
| Nissan | Parkway Nissan | Dover | A | 100 | 4 |
| Subaru | Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford | Bedford | A | 100 | 11 |
| Toyota | Toyota Cleveland Heights | Cleveland Heights | A | 100 | 7 |
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Akron
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc., Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Green, and Ron Marhofer Chevrolet are the CarEdge Certified dealers in Akron. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:
- All-in out-the-door price up front
- No surprise add-ons
- Fast, real answers
- An honest, no-pressure experience
CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.: CarEdge Certified Buick dealer in Warren
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. in Warren, OH is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (100/100 across 26 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $388 — at the OH average
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: None detected in verified quotes
See Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.’s grade and verified quotes →
Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Green: CarEdge Certified Hyundai dealer in Akron
Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Green in Akron, OH is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (91/100 across 5 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $441 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 40% of quotes, avg $338
See Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Green’s grade and verified quotes →
Ron Marhofer Chevrolet: CarEdge Certified Chevrolet dealer in Stow
Ron Marhofer Chevrolet in Stow, OH is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (90/100 across 9 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Doc fee: $455 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 33% of quotes, avg $298
See Ron Marhofer Chevrolet’s grade and verified quotes →
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Akron
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · CarEdge Certified · Warren, OH
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. is the top-graded Buick dealer in Akron by verified data (A grade, 100/100, 26 verified OTD quotes) and a CarEdge Certified Buick dealer in Akron, one of three certified dealers in the metro. It guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.
- Doc fee: $388 — at the OH average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 26
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
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#2 — Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted is an A-grade Honda dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $396 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#3 — Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bedford, OH
Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#4 — Liberty Ford Brunswick
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Brunswick, OH
Liberty Ford Brunswick is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#5 — Autonation Ford Amherst
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Amherst, OH
Autonation Ford Amherst is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#6 — Crestmont Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Brunswick, OH
Crestmont Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $412 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#7 — Sarchione Ford Of Alliance
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Alliance, OH
Sarchione Ford Of Alliance is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $412 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#8 — Toyota Cleveland Heights
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cleveland Heights, OH
Toyota Cleveland Heights is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#9 — Classic Mazda Westside
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cleveland, OH
Classic Mazda Westside is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $396 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#10 — Great Lakes Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Akron, OH
Great Lakes Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $430 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#11 — Halleen Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Olmsted, OH
Halleen Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#12 — Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Middleburg Heights, OH
Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 12.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#13 — Spitzer Chevrolet Northfield
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Northfield, OH
Spitzer Chevrolet Northfield is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#14 — Vandevere Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Akron, OH
Vandevere Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $404 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#15 — Adventure Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Painesville, OH
Adventure Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $388
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Akron Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Akron? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Ford Dealerships in Akron
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Akron
- Best Lincoln Dealerships in Akron
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Akron
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Akron
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Akron
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Akron
Akron Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. (CarEdge Certified) | Warren | A | 100 | $388 | $0 | 26 |
| 2 | Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted | North Olmsted | A | 100 | $396 | $0 | 12 |
| 3 | Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford | Bedford | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 11 |
| 4 | Liberty Ford Brunswick | Brunswick | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 11 |
| 5 | Autonation Ford Amherst | Amherst | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 7 |
| 6 | Crestmont Hyundai | Brunswick | A | 100 | $412 | $0 | 7 |
| 7 | Sarchione Ford Of Alliance | Alliance | A | 100 | $412 | $0 | 7 |
| 8 | Toyota Cleveland Heights | Cleveland Heights | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 7 |
| 9 | Classic Mazda Westside | Cleveland | A | 100 | $396 | $0 | 6 |
| 10 | Great Lakes Honda | Akron | A | 100 | $430 | $0 | 6 |
| 11 | Halleen Kia | North Olmsted | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 6 |
| 12 | Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights | Middleburg Heights | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 13 | Spitzer Chevrolet Northfield | Northfield | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 14 | Vandevere Chevrolet | Akron | A | 100 | $404 | $0 | 5 |
| 15 | Adventure Subaru | Painesville | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 4 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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