Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 296 of 1789 Michigan car dealers from 929 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $294.
193 of 296 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 33 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 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 296 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1789 dealers →Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Toyota
Southfield, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesMy Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MIPort Huron, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Randy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MIFlint, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Online Auto
Swartz Creek, MI
Oopscredit
Farmington Hills, MI
Opus Motorcars
Utica, MI
Otto Dealz
Caro, MI
Ozzys Auto Llc
Lansing, MI
Paceline Auto Group
South Haven, MI
Paceline Auto Group Llc
South Haven, MI
Panorama Motors
Livonia, MI
Paris Auto Sales
Big Rapids, MI
Paris Motors
Grand Rapids, MI
Park Autoplex
Lincoln Park, MI
Park Motor Sales Inc
Lincoln Park, MI
Parkdale Auto Sales
Manistee, MI
Parkway Auto
Hudsonville, MI
Parkway Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Clinton Township, MI
Passion Auto Sales & Service Llc
Lincoln Park, MI
Pat Curtis Chevrolet
Caro, MI
Pat Milliken Ford
Redford Charter Township, MI
Patriot Autos
Muskegon, MI
Patterson Auto Sales, Inc.
Kentwood, 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 296 rated Michigan dealers is $294, based on 929 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, Page Toyota, My Nissan Of Grand Rapids lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 193 of 296 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: 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.