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 Hyundai Parma (Hyundai, Parma) is the most transparent dealership in the Akron metro by verified data.
- 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 70 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).
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Akron
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — 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 13 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $390 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#2 — Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Warren, OH
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. is an A-grade Buick dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 13 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $348 — below the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#3 — Nick Mayer Ford East
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wickliffe, OH
Nick Mayer Ford East is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $388 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 15.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#4 — 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 $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#5 — 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 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $396 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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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 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $399 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#7 — 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 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#8 — 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 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#9 — Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Streetsboro, OH
Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $395 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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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 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#11 — Nick Mayer Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Avon Lake, OH
Nick Mayer Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $387 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#12 — 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 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#13 — Mazda Of Kent
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kent, OH
Mazda Of Kent is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#14 — Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Fairlawn, OH
Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn is an A-grade Ford dealer in Akron on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#15 — 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 — above the OH average of $384
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
Akron Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Akron? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Ford Dealerships in Akron
- Best GMC Dealerships in Akron
- Best Honda Dealerships in Akron
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Akron
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Akron
Akron Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma | Parma | A | 100 | $390 | $0 | 13 |
| 2 | Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc. | Warren | A | 100 | $348 | $0 | 13 |
| 3 | Nick Mayer Ford East | Wickliffe | A | 100 | $388 | $0 | 11 |
| 4 | Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted | North Olmsted | A | 100 | $396 | $0 | 10 |
| 5 | Great Lakes Honda | Akron | A | 100 | $396 | $0 | 9 |
| 6 | Halleen Kia | North Olmsted | A | 100 | $399 | $0 | 9 |
| 7 | Ken Ganley Bedford Imports | Bedford | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 9 |
| 8 | Elyria Hyundai | Elyria | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 8 |
| 9 | Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro | Streetsboro | A | 100 | $395 | $0 | 7 |
| 10 | Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg Heights | Middleburg Heights | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 7 |
| 11 | Nick Mayer Ford | Avon Lake | A | 100 | $387 | $0 | 6 |
| 12 | Cole Valley Cadillac | Warren | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 13 | Mazda Of Kent | Kent | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 14 | Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn | Fairlawn | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 15 | Parkway Nissan | Dover | A | 100 | $394 | $0 | 5 |
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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