Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 549 of 2360 Ohio car dealers from 1,995 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $382.
407 of 549 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 58 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
33rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 549 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2360 dealers →North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OH
$203 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMotor Time Auto Sales Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$32 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHuggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OH
$182 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Mazda
Mentor, OHMentor, OH
Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OHWest Chester, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
Buckeye Toyota
Lancaster, OHLancaster, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OHLima, OH
Akron Auto Finance Dba North Coast Mitsubishi
Akron, OHAkron, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn
Akron, OH · 3 verified quotes
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OH · 7 verified quotes
Savvy Auto Sales Llc
Columbus, OH · 6 verified quotes
Great Lakes Hyundai Of Columbus
Columbus, OH · 6 verified quotes
Medina Auto Mall - Cjdr
Medina, OH · 3 verified quotes
Progressive Chevrolet
Massillon, OH · 4 verified quotes
Diane Sauer Chevrolet
Warren, OH · 4 verified quotes
Elyria Hyundai
Elyria, OH · 8 verified quotes
Germain Mazda West
Columbus, OH · 12 verified quotes
Mcdaniel Toyota
Marion, OH · 3 verified quotes
Taylor Hyundai Of Perrysburg
Perrysburg, OH · 4 verified quotes
Mazda Of Kent
Kent, OH · 5 verified quotes
Thayer Toyota
Bowling Green, OH · 4 verified quotes
Toyota Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights, OH · 5 verified quotes
Valley Motor City
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 7 verified quotes
Bexley Motorcar Company
Columbus, OH · 5 verified quotes
Tansky Sawmill Toyota
Dublin, OH · 26 verified quotes
Drive Smart Auto Sales
West Chester, OH · 3 verified quotes
Kempthorn Auto Campus
Canton, OH · 4 verified quotes
Jim White Toyota
Toledo, OH · 7 verified quotes
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 448 rated Ohio dealers is $382, based on 1,995 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?
North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland, Motor Time Auto Sales Inc, Huggins Auto Solutions lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 407 of 549 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 $382. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% 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.