Best Car Dealerships in Akron, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Akron across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted (Honda, North Olmsted) is the most transparent dealership in the Akron metro by verified data.
- Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc., Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Cuyahoga Falls, and Ron Marhofer Buick Gmc Inc are the CarEdge Certified dealers in Akron. Certified dealers hold an A grade and guarantee 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.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
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 67 dealerships across the Akron area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
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).
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Akron
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc., Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Cuyahoga Falls, and Ron Marhofer Buick Gmc Inc are the CarEdge Certified dealers in Akron. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and commit to four promises 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. (Buick, Warren, OH), A grade, 99/100 across 22 verified quotes
- Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Cuyahoga Falls (Hyundai, Cuyahoga Falls, OH), A grade, 90/100 across 17 verified quotes
- Ron Marhofer Buick Gmc Inc (Buick, North Canton, OH), A grade, 90/100 across 9 verified quotes
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Akron
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — 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 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $396 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#2 — Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Parma, OH
Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $391 — below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#3 — Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Westlake, OH
Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $421 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#4 — Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bedford, OH
Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#5 — Elyria Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elyria, OH
Elyria Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#6 — 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 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $402 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#7 — Lexus Of Akron-Canton
Lexus · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Akron, OH
Lexus Of Akron-Canton is an A-grade Lexus dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $395 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#8 — 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: $371 — below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#9 — Ken Ganley Bedford Imports
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bedford, OH
Ken Ganley Bedford Imports is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#10 — 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 $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#11 — Parkway Nissan
Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Dover, OH
Parkway Nissan is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $394 — at the OH average
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#12 — Spitzer Chevrolet, Inc.
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Northfield, OH
Spitzer Chevrolet, Inc. 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 $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#13 — Bmw Cleveland
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Solon, OH
Bmw Cleveland is an A-grade BMW dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $395 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#14 — Cole Valley Cadillac
Cadillac · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Warren, OH
Cole Valley Cadillac is an A-grade Cadillac dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#15 — Diane Sauer Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Warren, OH
Diane Sauer Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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Akron Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Akron? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Ford Dealerships in Akron
- Best Honda Dealerships in Akron
- Best Hyundai 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 | Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted | North Olmsted | A | 100 | $396 | $0 | 10 |
| 2 | Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma | Parma | A | 100 | $391 | $0 | 10 |
| 3 | Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake | Westlake | A | 100 | $421 | $0 | 9 |
| 4 | Ken Ganley Subaru Bedford | Bedford | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 8 |
| 5 | Elyria Hyundai | Elyria | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 7 |
| 6 | Halleen Kia | North Olmsted | A | 100 | $402 | $0 | 7 |
| 7 | Lexus Of Akron-Canton | Akron | A | 100 | $395 | $0 | 7 |
| 8 | Great Lakes Honda | Akron | A | 100 | $371 | $0 | 6 |
| 9 | Ken Ganley Bedford Imports | Bedford | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 6 |
| 10 | Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights | Middleburg Heights | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 11 | Parkway Nissan | Dover | A | 100 | $394 | $0 | 5 |
| 12 | Spitzer Chevrolet, Inc. | Northfield | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 13 | Bmw Cleveland | Solon | A | 100 | $395 | $0 | 4 |
| 14 | Cole Valley Cadillac | Warren | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 4 |
| 15 | Diane Sauer Chevrolet | Warren | 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. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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