Best Car Dealers in Maryland
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 343 of 775 Maryland car dealers from 2,567 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $753.
258 of 343 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 31 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Line State
Maryland's dealer grade: B
88/100 average transparency score
4th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 343 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 775 dealers →Elite Auto Brokers
Gaithersburg, MD
$154 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesEaston Auto Traders Llc
Jessup, MD
$253 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRenn Kirby
Frederick, MD
$170 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAnchor Buick GMC
Elkton, MDElkton, MD
Koons White Marsh Chevrolet
White Marsh, MDWhite Marsh, MD
Koons Volvo Cars White Marsh
White Marsh, MDWhite Marsh, MD
Preston Toyota Of Easton
Easton, MDEaston, MD
Kia Of Waldorf
Waldorf, MDWaldorf, MD
Volkswagen Of Fallston
Fallston, MDFallston, MD
Pohanka Kia Of Salisbury
Salisbury, MDSalisbury, MD
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Dealers by City in Maryland
Maryland doc fee law
Maryland caps dealer processing charges at $500. Most Maryland dealers charge at or near the cap, so treat a $500 doc fee as normal there and negotiate the vehicle price instead.
Maryland Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Maryland?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 305 rated Maryland dealers is $753, based on 2,567 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Maryland doc fees at approximately $500.
Who are the best car dealers in Maryland?
Elite Auto Brokers, Easton Auto Traders Llc, Renn Kirby lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 258 of 343 rated Maryland dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Maryland dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Maryland quotes are verified.
How Maryland compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Maryland
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Maryland is $753. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 69% of dealers in Maryland charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.