Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 408 of 1798 Michigan car dealers from 1,242 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $294.
273 of 408 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 58 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 30, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
41st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 408 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1798 dealers →Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesDodgejeep Snethkamp
Midland, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFox Hyundai Kia
Kentwood, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesFischer Honda
Ypsilanti, MIYpsilanti, MI
Jefferson Chevrolet Co
Detroit, MIDetroit, MI
Feldman CDJR Of Clarkston
City of the Village of Clarkston, MICity of the Village of Clarkston, MI
Henkel Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Springfield, MISpringfield, MI
Betten
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Art Moehn Chevrolet
Jackson, MIJackson, MI
Heidebreicht Chevrolet
Washington, MIWashington, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI · 9 verified quotes
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MI · 3 verified quotes
Lafontaine Kia Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti, MI · 4 verified quotes
Lafontaine Honda Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · 4 verified quotes
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI · 4 verified quotes
Lafontaine
Ann Arbor, MI · 18 verified quotes
Jim Stykemain Chevrolet GMC
Sturgis, MI · 3 verified quotes
Lunghamer Chevrolet GMC
Troy, MI · 3 verified quotes
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI · 4 verified quotes
Saline Chevrolet
Saline, MI · 3 verified quotes
Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MI · 3 verified quotes
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MI · 9 verified quotes
Kia Of Jackson
Jackson, MI · 6 verified quotes
Lasco Ford
Fenton, MI · 3 verified quotes
Sesi Lincoln
Ann Arbor, MI · 3 verified quotes
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI · 3 verified quotes
Williams Volkswagen
Meridian charter Township, MI · 3 verified quotes
Genesis Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI · 3 verified quotes
Borgman Ford / Mazda
Grandville, MI · 5 verified quotes
Page Toyota
Southfield, MI · 15 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Michigan
Michigan doc fee law
Michigan caps doc fees at 5% of the vehicle price up to a dollar limit the state adjusts periodically (roughly $260). Michigan quotes above that level deserve a second look.
Michigan Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Michigan?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 343 rated Michigan dealers is $294, based on 1,242 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Michigan doc fees at approximately $260.
Who are the best car dealers in Michigan?
Williams Autoworld, Dodgejeep Snethkamp, Fox Hyundai Kia lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 273 of 408 rated Michigan dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Michigan 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 Michigan quotes are verified.
How Michigan 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 Michigan
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Michigan is $294. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% of dealers in Michigan 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.