Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 451 of 2349 Ohio car dealers from 1,643 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $388.
330 of 451 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 47 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
34th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 451 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2349 dealers →Mccluskey Chevrolet
Cincinnati, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAkron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBuckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware
Delaware, OHDelaware, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Perfect Auto Collection
Akron, OHAkron, OH
Porsche Beachwood
Beachwood, OHBeachwood, OH
Queen City Ford
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Ganley Hyundai Of Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
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Saint Clairsville, OH
Whiteside Of St. Clairsville
Saint Clairsville, OH
Whitmore Motors
Ashland, OH
Wholesale Direct Motors
Beavercreek, OH
Williamsburg Motors Llc
Williamsburg, OH
Wilmington Auto Center CDJR
Wilmington, OH
Wilmington Auto Center Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Wilmington, OH
Windy Hill Auto And Truck Sales
Millersburg, OH
Winegardner Automotive Llc
New Lexington, OH
Wooster Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Wooster, OH
Work Truck In Boardman
Youngstown, OH
World Motors
Cincinnati, OH
Worley Auto Sales
Liberty Township, OH
Worthington Auto Sales
Wooster, OH
Xclusive Motors Llc
Columbus, OH
Y-city Auto Group Llc
Zanesville, OH
Yark Automotive Group
Toledo, 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 376 rated Ohio dealers is $388, based on 1,643 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?
Mccluskey Chevrolet, Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi, Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 330 of 451 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 $388. 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.