Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 301 of 1785 Michigan car dealers from 941 verified out-the-door quotes. Michigan's average doc fee is $305.
198 of 301 rated Michigan dealers earn an A · 33 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
40th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 301 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1785 dealers →My Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSimms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRandy Wise Hyundai
Flint, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Williams Autoworld
Lansing, MILansing, MI
Page Toyota
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Seeko Auto Sales
Clio, MI
Seeley Auto Sales
St. Louis, MI
Seelye Ford Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Seelye Kia Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Seelye Of Paw Paw
Paw Paw, MI
Select Auto Group
Grand Rapids, MI
Select Motor Group
Macomb, MI
Select Motors
Plymouth, MI
Senator Auto Sales
Wayne, MI
Serra Buick GMC Cadillac
Washington, MI
Serra Buick GMC Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, MI
Serra Buick GMC Traverse City
Traverse City, MI
Serra Cadillac
Washington, MI
Serra Cadillac Of Traverse City
Traverse City, MI
Serra Chevrolet
Southfield, MI
Serra Chevrolet Of Saginaw
Saginaw, MI
Serra Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Kalkaska
Kalkaska, MI
Serra Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Lake Orion
Orion Township, MI
Serra Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Southfield
Southfield, MI
Serra Ford Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, 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 263 rated Michigan dealers is $305, based on 941 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?
My Nissan Of Grand Rapids, Simms Chevrolet, Randy Wise Hyundai lead the Michigan transparency rankings. 198 of 301 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 $305. 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.