Best Used Car Dealers in Cincinnati, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 13 used car dealers in Cincinnati graded, including one independent used lot in the top 13 and the used departments of new-car dealers, on verified out-the-door quotes for used cars.
- Preferred Autos Llc is the highest-graded used car dealer in the Cincinnati metro.
- Get an itemized out-the-door quote in writing before you visit. Used-car doc fees and add-ons vary more than new-car ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking of used car dealers in the Cincinnati metro. It covers independent used lots and the used departments of new-car dealers, graded on verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings.
13 dealers in Cincinnati have enough verified used-car quotes to grade, one of the top 13 of them independent. Below are the top 13.
Last updated October 8, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
The Best Used Car Dealers in Cincinnati
The best used car dealer in Cincinnati by verified out-the-door price data is Preferred Autos Llc (independent used car dealer, West Chester): A grade, 100/100, 4 verified used-car quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
Close behind:
- Joseph Toyota Of Cincinnati (Toyota, Cincinnati), A grade, 98/100, 4 verified used-car quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Subaru Of Kings Automall (Subaru, Cincinnati), A grade, 98/100, 6 verified used-car quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
Full ranking, used-car fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 13 Used Car Dealers in Cincinnati
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Used-car figures come from each dealer’s verified used and CPO quotes.
#1 — Preferred Autos Llc
Independent used car dealer · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · West Chester, OH
Preferred Autos Llc is the highest-graded used car dealer in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $385 — below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#2 — Joseph Toyota Of Cincinnati
Toyota dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Joseph Toyota Of Cincinnati ranks #2 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.0% below the advertised listing
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#3 — Subaru Of Kings Automall
Subaru dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Subaru Of Kings Automall ranks #3 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $448 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 5.0% below the advertised listing
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#4 — Kings Mazda
Mazda dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Kings Mazda ranks #4 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $443 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.3% below the advertised listing
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#5 — Beechmont Ford
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Beechmont Ford ranks #5 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 9
- Doc fee on used cars: $391 — below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.8% below the advertised listing
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#6 — Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville
Chrysler dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Centerville, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville ranks #6 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with used-car quotes that match the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 8
- Doc fee on used cars: $398 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: 13% of used-car quotes, avg $699
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#7 — Lincoln Of Cincinnati
Lincoln dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Lincoln Of Cincinnati ranks #7 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with used-car quotes 11.6% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $440 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: 33% of used-car quotes, avg $995
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 11.6% below the advertised listing
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#8 — Performance Honda
Honda dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Fairfield, OH
Performance Honda ranks #8 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 13
- Doc fee on used cars: $395 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.6% below the advertised listing
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#9 — Germain Honda Of Beavercreek
Honda dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Beavercreek, OH
Germain Honda Of Beavercreek ranks #9 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $396 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.2% below the advertised listing
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#10 — Lexus Of Dayton
Lexus dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Centerville, OH
Lexus Of Dayton ranks #10 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with a $390 doc fee on used cars, under the OH average of $394.
- Verified used-car quotes: 12
- Doc fee on used cars: $390 — below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: 42% of used-car quotes, avg $2,094
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.5% below the advertised listing
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#11 — Jake Sweeney Mazda
Mazda dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Jake Sweeney Mazda ranks #11 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with a $391 doc fee on used cars, under the OH average of $394.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $391 — below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: 83% of used-car quotes, avg $807
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 3.8% below the advertised listing
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#12 — Performance Kings Honda
Honda dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Cincinnati, OH
Performance Kings Honda ranks #12 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with used-car quotes 0.5% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 16
- Doc fee on used cars: $397 — above the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: 100% of used-car quotes, avg $580
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 0.5% below the advertised listing
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#13 — Land Rover Cincinnati
Land Rover dealer, used department · Grade: C · Score: 71/100 · Blue Ash, OH
Land Rover Cincinnati ranks #13 among used car dealers in Cincinnati on verified data, with a $175 doc fee on used cars, under the OH average of $394.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $175 — well below the OH average of $394
- Add-ons on used cars: 100% of used-car quotes, avg $299
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.5% below the advertised listing
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How CarEdge Ranks Used Car Dealers
Every dealer here has at least four verified out-the-door quotes for used or certified pre-owned vehicles: real PDFs, emails and screenshots from actual shoppers, not star ratings. The ranking and grade are the dealer’s published CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index grade, which weights Fee Transparency (30%), Add-on Behavior (30%), Price Accuracy (30%) and Data Quality (10%) across all of its quotes. Every doc fee, add-on and price figure on this page comes from its used-car quotes only.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Cincinnati Used Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | Type | City | Grade | Score | Used Doc Fee | Used Add-on Rate | Used Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred Autos Llc | independent | West Chester | A | 100 | $385 | 0% | 4 |
| 2 | Joseph Toyota Of Cincinnati | Toyota | Cincinnati | A | 98 | $398 | 0% | 4 |
| 3 | Subaru Of Kings Automall | Subaru | Cincinnati | A | 98 | $448 | 0% | 6 |
| 4 | Kings Mazda | Mazda | Cincinnati | A | 98 | $443 | 0% | 4 |
| 5 | Beechmont Ford | Ford | Cincinnati | A | 97 | $391 | 0% | 9 |
| 6 | Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville | Chrysler | Centerville | A | 96 | $398 | 13% | 8 |
| 7 | Lincoln Of Cincinnati | Lincoln | Cincinnati | A | 96 | $440 | 33% | 6 |
| 8 | Performance Honda | Honda | Fairfield | A | 94 | $395 | 0% | 13 |
| 9 | Germain Honda Of Beavercreek | Honda | Beavercreek | A | 94 | $396 | 0% | 7 |
| 10 | Lexus Of Dayton | Lexus | Centerville | A | 91 | $390 | 42% | 12 |
| 11 | Jake Sweeney Mazda | Mazda | Cincinnati | B | 86 | $391 | 83% | 6 |
| 12 | Performance Kings Honda | Honda | Cincinnati | B | 82 | $397 | 100% | 16 |
| 13 | Land Rover Cincinnati | Land Rover | Blue Ash | C | 71 | $175 | 100% | 4 |
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How to Buy a Used Car Without Surprises
- Get an itemized out-the-door quote in writing before you visit. If a dealer won’t send one, keep shopping.
- Ask what fees apply to used cars. Reconditioning, prep and certification fees often show up only on used vehicles.
- Ask for all dealer add-ons removed. Window tint, nitrogen and protection packages are optional.
- Get the vehicle history report and an independent inspection. A fair price on a car with problems is not a good deal.
- Compare at least three dealers. Used-car doc fees in the same metro can differ by hundreds of dollars.
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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