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Best Car Dealerships in Cleveland, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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Zach Shefska
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Key Takeaways

  • The top 15 car dealerships in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.

We graded 56 dealerships across the Cleveland 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 Cleveland

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 Cleveland 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 — Nick Mayer Ford East

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wickliffe, OH

Nick Mayer Ford East is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cleveland 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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#3 — 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 Cleveland 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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#4 — Great Lakes Honda

Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Akron, OH

Great Lakes Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Cleveland 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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#5 — Halleen Kia

Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Olmsted, OH

Halleen Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Cleveland 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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#6 — Ken Ganley Bedford Imports

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bedford, OH

Ken Ganley Bedford Imports is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cleveland 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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#7 — Elyria Hyundai

Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Elyria, OH

Elyria Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Cleveland 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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#8 — 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 Cleveland 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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#9 — Nick Mayer Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Avon Lake, OH

Nick Mayer Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cleveland 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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#10 — Mazda Of Kent

Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kent, OH

Mazda Of Kent is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Cleveland 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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#11 — Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Fairlawn, OH

Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn is an A-grade Ford dealer in Cleveland 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 →

#12 — Toyota Cleveland Heights

Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cleveland Heights, OH

Toyota Cleveland Heights is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Cleveland 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: 0.7% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 5

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#13 — Classic Mazda Westside

Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cleveland, OH

Classic Mazda Westside is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Cleveland on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 2.6% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

See full review & verified quotes →

#14 — Diane Sauer Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Warren, OH

Diane Sauer Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Cleveland on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

See full review & verified quotes →

#15 — Ken Ganley Mazda

Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kent, OH

Ken Ganley Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Cleveland on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.

  • Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $384
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 5.1% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

See full review & verified quotes →

Cleveland Dealer Rankings by Brand

Shopping a specific brand in Cleveland? These rankings drill into each:

Cleveland Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDoc FeeAdd-OnsQuotes
1Ken Ganley Hyundai ParmaParmaA100$390$013
2Nick Mayer Ford EastWickliffeA100$388$011
3Ken Ganley Honda North OlmstedNorth OlmstedA100$396$010
4Great Lakes HondaAkronA100$396$09
5Halleen KiaNorth OlmstedA100$399$09
6Ken Ganley Bedford ImportsBedfordA100$398$09
7Elyria HyundaiElyriaA100$398$08
8Ken Ganley Lincoln Middleburg HeightsMiddleburg HeightsA100$398$07
9Nick Mayer FordAvon LakeA100$387$06
10Mazda Of KentKentA100$398$05
11Montrose Ford Of FairlawnFairlawnA100$398$05
12Toyota Cleveland HeightsCleveland HeightsA100$398$05
13Classic Mazda WestsideClevelandA100$398$04
14Diane Sauer ChevroletWarrenA100$398$04
15Ken Ganley MazdaKentA100$398$04

How to Use This Data When You Shop

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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