Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 297 of 1799 Michigan car dealers from 927 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $295.
192 of 297 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 34 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
39th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 297 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1799 dealers →Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRandy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Autoworld
Lansing, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesNorthgate Ford
Port Huron, MIPort Huron, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Kia Of Canton
Canton, MICanton, MI
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Motor City Auto Flushing
Flushing, MI
Motor City Automotives Llc
Madison Heights, MI
Motor City Cars Sales
Detroit, MI
Motor City MINI
Southfield, MI
Motor Luxe
Holland, MI
Motor Mall Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Motorama Inc
Detroit, MI
Motormax Of Gr
Grandville, MI
Motormax Of Holland
Holland, MI
Motown Automotive Group Llc
Livonia, MI
Mt Morris Auto Sales Inc
Mount Morris, MI
Murray's Used Cars
Flat Rock, MI
Muskegon Motors
Muskegon, MI
MWS Autos
Grand Rapids, MI
My Certified Pre-owned
Norton Shores, MI
My Grand Rapids Mitsubishi
Grand Rapids, MI
My Nissan Of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
My Volkswagen Of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
My Volkswagen of North Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Myst Auto
Troy, MI
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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 297 rated Michigan dealers is $295, based on 927 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?
Simms Chevrolet, Randy Wise Hyundai, Williams Autoworld lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 192 of 297 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 $295. 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.