Ohio Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Ohio? We analyzed 752 verified OTD quotes from 247 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Ohio's benchmark doc fee is $250 — $65 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 | Preston Hyundai Of Boardman | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Taylor Kia Of Toledo | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Kings Kia | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Premier Automotive Group Inc | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | BMW Of Toledo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Village Motors Inc. | A 98.5/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Roush Honda | A 98.5/100 | 12 |
| #9 | Serpentini Auto Group | A 98.3/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Preferred Autos Llc | A 98/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Ohio
These Ohio dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $250.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcneill Chevrolet | $799 | 3 |
| 2 | Village Motors Inc. | $549 | 3 |
| 3 | Baglier | $477 | 5 |
| 4 | Kings Mazda | $448 | 7 |
| 5 | Ron Marhofer Chevrolet | $439 | 9 |
| 6 | Kempthorn Auto Campus | $437 | 3 |
| 7 | Fairfield Volkswagen | $437 | 4 |
| 8 | BMW Of Cincinnati | $437 | 3 |
| 9 | Roush Honda | $422 | 12 |
| 10 | Coughlin Of Dublin | $417 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Honda West | C 74.9/100 | $387 | 3 |
| BMW Of Cincinnati | C 75.4/100 | $437 | 3 |
| Ron Marhofer Buick GMC | C 75.7/100 | $398 | 7 |
| Performance Lexus | C 76.2/100 | $0 | 10 |
| Chesrown Ford Of Sidney | C 76.7/100 | $387 | 4 |
| Jake Sweeney Mazda | C 76.9/100 | $387 | 6 |
| Jake Sweeney Automotive | C 77.4/100 | $387 | 17 |
| Germain Lexus Of Easton | C 77.9/100 | $387 | 13 |
| Fredericktown Chevrolet | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Nissan Of Streetsboro | C 79.4/100 | $387 | 5 |
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