Best Car Dealers in Michigan
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 301 of 1785 Michigan car dealers from 943 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 10, 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 →Simms Chevrolet
Clio, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Autoworld
Lansing, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesNorthgate Ford
Port Huron, MI
$25 below the Michigan average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMy Nissan Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Troy
Troy, MITroy, MI
Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MIFarmington Hills, MI
Tamaroff Honda
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Preferred Ford Of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MIGrand Haven, MI
Page Toyota
Southfield, MISouthfield, MI
Page Honda Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MIBloomfield Hills, MI
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More Dealers in Michigan
Shaheen Chevrolet
Lansing, MI
Shaheen Motorz, Llc.
Detroit, MI
Sharpe BMW
Grand Rapids, MI
Shea Buick GMC
Flint Township, MI
Shea Chevrolet
Flint, MI
Shea Mega Lot
Flint Township, MI
Sheena Auto Sales
Roseville, MI
Shelton Motors Llc
Munger, MI
Shepherd Sales & Service
Richmond, MI
Shine On Auto Sales
Shelbyville, MI
Shoreline Motors & Service Center
Muskegon, MI
Shoreline Sales
Fruitport, MI
Show Me Used Cars
Flint Township, MI
Showcase Auto Sales
Chesaning, MI
Showcase Mitsubishi
Bay City, MI
Showdown Motors Inc.
Fraser, MI
Showtime Motors Llc
Holt, MI
Siemans Chrysler
Bridgman, MI
Siemans Ford Inc
Bridgman, MI
Siemans Mazda
Bridgman, 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 943 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, Williams Autoworld, Northgate Ford 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.