Ohio Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Ohio? We analyzed 1,391 verified OTD quotes from 343 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Ohio's average doc fee is $398 — $2 below the national average.
Ohio Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Ohio
The most transparent dealers in Ohio based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Queen City Ford | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | BMW Cleveland | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | BMW of Toledo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Buckeye Toyota | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Capital Ford of Columbus | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #7 | Chevrolet Of Troy | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Crestmont Hyundai | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Diane Sauer Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Dunning Motor Sales Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Ohio
These Ohio dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $398.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoboutique | $1,298 | 21 |
| 2 | Ken Ganley Hyundai | $1,295 | 21 |
| 3 | McNeill Chevrolet | $799 | 3 |
| 4 | Byers Volvo Cars | $466 | 6 |
| 5 | Northgate Ford | $448 | 3 |
| 6 | Mazda of Dayton | $448 | 10 |
| 7 | Subaru of Kings Automall | $448 | 9 |
| 8 | Kings Mazda | $448 | 8 |
| 9 | Ron Marhofer Nissan | $448 | 13 |
| 10 | Ron Marhofer Chevrolet | $439 | 11 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Ohio
These Ohio dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoboutique | F 44.3/100 | $1,298 | 21 |
| Ken Ganley Hyundai | F 57.6/100 | $1,295 | 21 |
| Elite Auto Exchange - Springfield | D 67.7/100 | $398 | 3 |
| Findlay Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | C 75.7/100 | $398 | 3 |
| Jaguar Land Rover Akron | C 76/100 | $387 | 4 |
| Ron Marhofer Hyundai Of Cuyahoga Falls | C 76/100 | $398 | 5 |
| Fredericktown Chevrolet | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Kings Toyota | C 78.4/100 | $398 | 13 |
| PERFORMANCE KINGS Honda | C 79.9/100 | $398 | 14 |
| Ron Marhofer Auto Family | B 80.5/100 | $393 | 12 |
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