Ohio Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Ohio? We analyzed 1,379 verified OTD quotes from 379 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Ohio's average doc fee is $396 — $4 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 | Great Lakes Toyota | Subaru | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #2 | Premier Automotive Group Inc | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #3 | Chevrolet of Troy | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Porsche Beachwood | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #5 | Firelands Honda | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #6 | Jeff Schmitt Mazda | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Mercedes-Benz of Easton | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #8 | Yark Subaru | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Columbia Hyundai / Acura Columbia | A 100/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in Ohio
These Ohio dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $396.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoboutique | $1,298 | 19 |
| 2 | Ken Ganley | $1,295 | 22 |
| 3 | John Hiester Chevrolet | $799 | 9 |
| 4 | Genesis of Scottsdale | $599 | 11 |
| 5 | Interstate Ford | $593 | 11 |
| 6 | Northgate Ford | $448 | 3 |
| 7 | Kings Mazda | $448 | 8 |
| 8 | Ron Marhofer Nissan | $448 | 12 |
| 9 | Ron Marhofer Chevrolet | $439 | 11 |
| 10 | Kempthorn Auto Campus | $437 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoboutique | F 47.8/100 | $1,298 | 19 |
| Germain Lexus of Dublin | F 48.9/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Ken Ganley | F 56.8/100 | $1,295 | 22 |
| Germain Automotive Partnership | D 63.1/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Lexus of Cleveland | D 66.9/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Jaguar Land Rover Akron | C 76/100 | $387 | 6 |
| Jeff Wyler Columbus Auto Mall | C 76/100 | $393 | 4 |
| Performance Lexus | C 76.2/100 | $0 | 10 |
| Columbia Chevrolet | C 77.5/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Fredericktown Chevrolet | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 5 |
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