Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 441 of 2346 Ohio car dealers from 1,618 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $390.
324 of 441 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
36th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 441 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2346 dealers →Nick Mayer Ford East
Wickliffe, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesQueen City Ford
Cincinnati, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGanley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesThe Audi Connection
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Great Lakes Hyundai Of Streetsboro
Streetsboro, OHStreetsboro, OH
Genesis Of Bedford
Bedford, OHBedford, OH
Huggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OHOttawa, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Mccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Tachimotors Llc
West Chester Township, OH
Takrourin Motors Llc
Mount Vernon, OH
Tallmadge Motors
Tallmadge, OH
Tansky's Automart
Lancaster, OH
Target Auto Group
Bedford, OH
Taylor Auto Sales
Canton, OH
Taylor Automotive Family
Findlay, OH
Taylor Cadillac
Toledo, OH
Taylor Hyundai Of Findlay
Findlay, OH
Taylor Kia Of Lima
Lima, OH
Taylor Kia-findlay
Findlay, OH
Team Ford Steubenville
Steubenville, OH
Team Toyota
Steubenville, OH
Teamray Motorsports Inc.
Bellevue, OH
Ted's Auto Sales
Louisville, OH
Temple Auto Sales
Zanesville, OH
Terry Henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Archbold, OH
Terry Henricks Ford
Archbold, OH
Terry Mowery Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Edison, OH
Tesla Cincinnati-oakley
Cincinnati, OH
Dealers by City in Ohio
Ohio doc fee law
Ohio caps documentation fees at $250 or 10% of the vehicle price, whichever is less. Most Ohio dealers charge the full cap.
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Ohio?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 441 rated Ohio dealers is $390, based on 1,618 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Ohio doc fees at approximately $250.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Nick Mayer Ford East, Queen City Ford, Ganley Hyundai Of Parma lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 324 of 441 rated Ohio dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Ohio 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 Ohio quotes are verified.
How Ohio 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 Ohio
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Ohio is $390. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% of dealers in Ohio 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.