Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 300 of 1786 Michigan car dealers from 935 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $291.
196 of 300 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 34 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 300 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1786 dealers →Kia Of Canton
Canton, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesPage Toyota
Southfield, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesSimms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Kia Of Jackson
Jackson, MIJackson, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
Elder Hyundai
Macomb, MIMacomb, MI
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
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Riverside Toyota Of Escanaba
Escanaba, MI
Rj Auto Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
Rk Auto Sales
Westland, MI
Road Runner Auto Sales
Wayne, MI
Robby Auto Sales
Detroit, MI
Robert J Inc.
Mount Clemens, MI
Rocket Auto Sales & Service
Farmington Hills, MI
Rodenroth Motors GMC
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Rodenroth Motors Inc
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Rollin Auto Sales
Perry, MI
Roman's Auto Sales
Warren, MI
Rombaugh's Auto Sales
Battle Creek, MI
Ron Neale Auto Sales
Three Rivers, MI
Rose Auto Sales
Midland, MI
Route 23 Auto
Flint, MI
Roverland
Detroit, MI
Roy O'brien Ford
St. Clair Shores, MI
Royal Auto Group
Warren, MI
Royal Car Center Inc
Detroit, MI
Royal Cars Center
Detroit, 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 300 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?
Kia Of Canton, Page Toyota, Simms Chevrolet lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 196 of 300 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: 68% 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.