Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 828 of 2400 Ohio car dealers from 2,588 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $389.
585 of 828 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 160 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 20, 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 828 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Ohio
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A99/1002026
Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
Warren, OH
25 verified quotes$398doc feeNo add-ons - A92/1002026
Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Green
Akron, OH
3 verified quotes$448doc fee
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2400 dealers →Great Lakes Toyota Subaru
Findlay, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Mazda West
Columbus, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesJeff Wyler Honda of Colerain
Cincinnati, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesCapital Ford of Columbus
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
Taylor Kia of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake
Westlake, OHWestlake, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Valley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Bryan
Bryan, OH
Valley Ford Truck of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Valley Motor City of Columbus
Pataskala, OH
Valley Truck Centers
Cleveland, OH
Valu Max
Kent, OH
Vandemark
Amelia, OH
Vandevere Auto Group
Akron, OH
Vandevere Buick
Akron, OH
Venecars LLC
Columbus, OH
Vess Auto
Danville, OH
Via Roma Auto Sales
Columbus, OH
Victory Auto Express Inc
Wickliffe, OH
Victory Auto Mall
Toledo, OH
Village Car Store
Columbus, OH
Village Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Millersburg, OH
Village Motors
South Lebanon, OH
Vin Devers Autohaus of Sylvania
Sylvania, OH
Vin Devers Inc
Sylvania, OH
Vip Auto Sales & Service
Middletown, OH
Viper Auto Group LLC
Youngstown, OH
Ohio doc fee law
Ohio law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $398. A doc fee above that level on a Ohio quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Ohio?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 680 rated Ohio dealers is $389, based on 2,588 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Ohio doc fees at approximately $398.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Great Lakes Toyota Subaru, Germain Mazda West, Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 585 of 828 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 $389. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% 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.