Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 298 of 1786 Michigan car dealers from 935 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $291.
196 of 298 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 298 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1786 dealers →Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesPreferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesSuburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesRandy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MIFlint, MI
Northgate Ford
Port Huron, MIPort Huron, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MIClio, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Page Toyota
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
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Richardson Automotive
Standish, MI
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Midland, MI
Richardson CDJR
Standish, MI
Richardson Chevrolet Gladwin
Gladwin, MI
Richardson Chevrolet Standish
Standish, MI
Richardson Ford
Standish, MI
Richys Auto Sales
Detroit, MI
Right Ride Auto Sales Llc
Eastpointe, MI
Rightway Auto Sales
Traverse City, MI
Riley J's Asap Autos Llc
Muskegon, MI
Rite Track Auto Sales
Canton, MI
Rite Track Auto Sales
Wayne, MI
River Rides Auto Sale
Riverview, MI
Riverside Auto Sales Inc
Escanaba, MI
Riverside Chevrolet GMC
Escanaba, MI
Riverside Ford
Escanaba, MI
Riverside Honda In Marquette
Marquette, MI
Riverside Nissan Of Marquette
Marquette, MI
Riverside Toyota In Marquette
Marquette, MI
Riverside Toyota Of Escanaba
Escanaba, 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 298 rated Michigan dealers is $291, based on 935 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?
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills, Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven, Suburban Mazda Of Troy lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 196 of 298 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 $291. 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.