Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 804 of 2479 Ohio car dealers from 2,510 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $394.
585 of 804 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 138 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 12, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
87/100 average transparency score
36th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 804 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
24 verified quotes$398doc feeNo add-ons - A92/1002026
Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Green
Akron, OH
3 verified quotes$448doc fee
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2479 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 quotesCapital Ford of Columbus
Columbus, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance 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
Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma
Parma, OHParma, OH
Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake
Westlake, OHWestlake, OH
Halleen Kia
North Olmsted, OHNorth Olmsted, OH
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More Dealers in Ohio
Germain Nissan of Columbus
Columbus, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mcfarland
Burton, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sport
Columbus, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Baumann Auto Center
Port Clinton, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Voss Hyundai
Dayton, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Carena Motors, Co.
Twinsburg, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Roberts Rides LLC
Franklin, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Germain Ford
Columbus, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bill Marine Mazda
Springfield, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chesrown Chevrolet
Delaware, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Patrick Nissan
Marysville, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Serpentini Chevrolet of Westlake
Westlake, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Spitzer Autoworld Lordstown
North Jackson, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
White-Allen Family Companies
Dayton, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Connection of Bedford
Bedford, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ricart Chevrolet
Columbus, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Central Cadillac
Cleveland, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Coughlin Chillicothe
Newark, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Glockner Ironton
Ironton, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dealers by City in Ohio
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 677 rated Ohio dealers is $394, based on 2,510 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, Capital Ford of Columbus lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 585 of 804 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 $394. 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.