Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 290 of 1799 Michigan car dealers from 921 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $309.
187 of 290 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 33 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
43rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 290 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1799 dealers →Page Toyota
Southfield, MI
$29 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesSimms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
$29 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNorthgate Ford
Port Huron, MI
$29 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRandy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MIFlint, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Kia Of Canton
Canton, MICanton, MI
Ed Rinke
Center Line, MICenter Line, MI
Borgman Ford / Mazda
Grandville, MIGrandville, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Mike Lynch Inc.
Rogers City, MI
Mike Savoie Chevrolet
Troy, MI
Mike Savoie Volkswagen Of Troy
Troy, MI
Mike Young Buick GMC
Frankenmuth, MI
Mikes Used Cars
Flint, MI
Mikhos 1 Auto Sales
Lansing, MI
Milano Auto Sales
Macomb, MI
Miller Auto Sales
St. Louis, MI
Milnes Chevrolet
Imlay City, MI
Milnes Ford Inc.
Lapeer, MI
MINI Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Misar Motors
Ada, MI
Mission Ford Of Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Mitten Auto Sales
Holland, MI
Mj Motorsports
Grand Rapids, MI
Mld Motorwerks Pre-owned Auto Sales
Eastpointe, MI
Mobile-tronics Auto Sales
Fort Gratiot Township, MI
Mobilityworks Detroit Michigan
Madison Heights, MI
Mobilityworks Saginaw Michigan
Saginaw, MI
Modern Classics Car Lot
Westland, MI
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 290 rated Michigan dealers is $309, based on 921 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?
Page Toyota, Simms Chevrolet, Northgate Ford lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 187 of 290 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 $309. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 67% 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.