Best Car Dealers in Maryland

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 420 of 827 Maryland car dealers from 2,607 verified out-the-door quotes. Maryland's average doc fee is $785.

321 of 420 rated Maryland dealers earn an A · 45 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 8, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Old Line State

Maryland's dealer grade: B

89/100 average transparency score

5th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 420 dealers with verified quotes.

$785
Avg Doc Fee
73%
No Add-ons
89/100
Avg Score
2,607
Verified Quotes

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More Dealers in Maryland

Ideal Hyundai

Frederick, MD · 10 verified quotes

$800doc fee$90add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Apple Honda

Ellicott City, MD · 9 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Fitzgerald Subaru Rockville

North Bethesda, MD · 8 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Jim Coleman Cadillac

Bethesda, MD · 8 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Pohanka Hyundai of Salisbury

Salisbury, MD · 8 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Annapolis Subaru

Annapolis, MD · 7 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda

Bethesda, MD · 7 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
See 7 verified quotes →

Koons Ford of Annapolis

Annapolis, MD · 7 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City

Ellicott City, MD · 6 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Ourisman Tri-State Ford

Rising Sun, MD · 6 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Preston Hyundai

Hurlock, MD · 6 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Miller Brothers of Ellicott City

Ellicott City, MD · 5 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Ourisman Hyundai of Bowie

Bowie, MD · 3 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Sheehy Toyota of Laurel

Laurel, MD · 59 verified quotes

$798doc fee$190add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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King Kia

Gaithersburg, MD · 16 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Jim Coleman Honda

Clarksville, MD · 14 verified quotes

$800doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Apple Ford Lincoln

Columbia, MD · 13 verified quotes

$800doc fee$130add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Bob Bell Hyundai

Glen Burnie, MD · 13 verified quotes

$800doc fee$77add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Sheehy Lincoln of Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg, MD · 12 verified quotes

$798doc fee$166add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Fort Washington Chevrolet

Fort Washington, MD · 8 verified quotes

$799doc fee$149add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Dealers by City in Maryland

Maryland doc fee law

Maryland law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $800. A doc fee above that level on a Maryland quote is worth challenging before you sign.

Maryland Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Maryland?

As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 383 rated Maryland dealers is $785, based on 2,607 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Maryland doc fees at approximately $800.

Who are the best car dealers in Maryland?

Antwerpen Toyota, Koons White Marsh Chevrolet, Passport Toyota lead the Maryland transparency rankings. 321 of 420 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.

Tips for Buying a Car in Maryland

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Maryland is $785. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.