Best Car Dealerships in Cincinnati, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Cincinnati across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Tom Gill Chevrolet (Chevrolet, Florence) is the most transparent dealership in the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 37 dealerships across the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Tom Gill Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Florence, OH
Tom Gill Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $499 — below the OH average of $594
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Queen City Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Queen City Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $387 — below the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Kings Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Kings Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $422 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Fairfield Volkswagen
Volkswagen · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield Volkswagen is an A-grade Volkswagen dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $437 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Mazda Of Dayton
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Dayton, OH
Mazda Of Dayton is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $436 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 7.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Subaru Of Kings Automall
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Subaru Of Kings Automall is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $448 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#7 — Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Beavercreek
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Dayton, OH
Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Beavercreek is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 42 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $423 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 7% of quotes, avg $100
- Listing accuracy: 3.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 42
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Lexus Of Dayton
Lexus · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Centerville, OH
Lexus Of Dayton is an A-grade Lexus dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 17 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $387 — below the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 12% of quotes, avg $411
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 17
See full review & verified quotes →
#9 — Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Centerville, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $67
- Listing accuracy: 8.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
See full review & verified quotes →
#10 — Cronin Ford North
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Middletown, OH
Cronin Ford North is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $308 — well below the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#11 — Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Florence, OH
Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence is an A-grade Honda dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 19 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $467 — well below the OH average of $594
- Add-ons: 16% of quotes, avg $77
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
See full review & verified quotes →
#12 — Jeff Schmitt Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Beavercreek, OH
Jeff Schmitt Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $389 — below the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $266
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#13 — Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Fairfield
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Fairfield, OH
Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Fairfield is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $500
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#14 — Beechmont Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Beechmont Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $405 — above the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $53
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#15 — Beechmont Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Beechmont Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cincinnati on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 22 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $389 — below the OH average of $392
- Add-ons: 18% of quotes, avg $382
- Listing accuracy: 3.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 22
See full review & verified quotes →
Cincinnati Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Cincinnati? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Ford Dealerships in Cincinnati
- Best Honda Dealerships in Cincinnati
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Cincinnati
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Gill Chevrolet | Florence | A | 100 | $499 | $0 | 10 |
| 2 | Queen City Ford | Cincinnati | A | 100 | $387 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | Kings Kia | Cincinnati | A | 99 | $422 | $0 | 7 |
| 4 | Fairfield Volkswagen | Fairfield | A | 99 | $437 | $0 | 4 |
| 5 | Mazda Of Dayton | Dayton | A | 98 | $436 | $0 | 10 |
| 6 | Subaru Of Kings Automall | Cincinnati | A | 98 | $448 | $0 | 9 |
| 7 | Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Beavercreek | Dayton | A | 98 | $423 | $100 | 42 |
| 8 | Lexus Of Dayton | Centerville | A | 98 | $387 | $411 | 17 |
| 9 | Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville | Centerville | A | 98 | $398 | $67 | 9 |
| 10 | Cronin Ford North | Middletown | A | 98 | $308 | $0 | 4 |
| 11 | Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence | Florence | A | 97 | $467 | $77 | 19 |
| 12 | Jeff Schmitt Mazda | Beavercreek | A | 97 | $389 | $266 | 6 |
| 13 | Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Fairfield | Fairfield | A | 97 | $398 | $500 | 6 |
| 14 | Beechmont Subaru | Cincinnati | A | 97 | $405 | $53 | 6 |
| 15 | Beechmont Ford | Cincinnati | A | 97 | $389 | $382 | 22 |
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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