Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 452 of 2351 Ohio car dealers from 1,639 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $354.
331 of 452 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 50 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
31st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 452 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2351 dealers →Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OH
$33 above the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLand Rover Solon
Solon, OH
$33 above the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHuggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OH
$154 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBuckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OHParma, OH
Joseph Airport Hyundai
Vandalia, OHVandalia, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
Dunning Motor Sales Inc
Cambridge, OHCambridge, OH
Perfect Auto Collection
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Vandemark
Amelia, OH
Vandevere Auto Group
Akron, OH
Vandevere Buick
Akron, OH
Vandevere Chevrolet
Akron, OH
Vandevere Kia
Akron, OH
Vehicle Brothers Llc
Broadview Heights, OH
Vehicle Selection Llc
Parma, OH
Venecars
Columbus, OH
Vess Auto
Danville, OH
Via Roma Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
Victory Auto Express Inc.
Wickliffe, OH
Victory Auto Mall
Toledo, OH
Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Marietta
Marietta, OH
Victory Toyota Marietta
Marietta, OH
Village Car Store
Columbus, OH
Village Motors
South Lebanon, OH
Village Motors Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Millersburg, OH
Vin Devers Autohaus Of Sylvania
Sylvania, OH
Vin Devers Inc
Sylvania, OH
Vip Auto Sales & Service
Middletown, 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 452 rated Ohio dealers is $354, based on 1,639 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?
Halleen Kia, Land Rover Solon, Huggins Auto Solutions lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 331 of 452 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 $354. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% 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.