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 25, 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 quotesAnchor Buick GMC
Elkton, MD
$254 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRenn Kirby
Frederick, MD
$170 below the Maryland average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesEaston Auto Traders Llc
Jessup, MDJessup, MD
Koons White Marsh Chevrolet
White Marsh, MDWhite Marsh, MD
Waldorf Ford
Waldorf, MDWaldorf, MD
Sheehy Hyundai Of Waldorf
Waldorf, MDWaldorf, MD
Koons Clarksville Chevrolet GMC
Clarksville, MDClarksville, MD
Pohanka Hyundai Of Salisbury
Salisbury, MDSalisbury, MD
Ourisman Mitsubishi Laurel
Laurel, MDLaurel, MD
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Ourisman Subaru Waldorf
Waldorf, MD · 3 verified quotes
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Lexington Park, MD · 3 verified quotes
Apple Honda
Ellicott City, MD · 7 verified quotes
Passport Mazda
Camp Springs, MD · 38 verified quotes
Lexington Park Ford
California, MD · 5 verified quotes
Ourisman Toyota 40
Edgewood, MD · 14 verified quotes
Pohanka Ford Of Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 5 verified quotes
Koons Owings Mills Kia
Owings Mills, MD · 8 verified quotes
Waldorf Cadillac
Waldorf, MD · 6 verified quotes
Koons Volvo Cars White Marsh
White Marsh, MD · 4 verified quotes
J.B.A. Infiniti Of Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD · 4 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Fallston
Fallston, MD · 6 verified quotes
Pohanka Kia Of Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 3 verified quotes
Hertrich Ford Of Easton
Easton, MD · 3 verified quotes
Heritage Honda Westminster
Westminster, MD · 3 verified quotes
Nationwide Nissan
Timonium, MD · 3 verified quotes
Fitzgerald Kia Of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD · 3 verified quotes
Fitzgerald Mazda Of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD · 3 verified quotes
Fitzgerald's Gaithersburg Hyundai
Gaithersburg, MD · 13 verified quotes
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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, Anchor Buick GMC, 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.