Best Car Dealers in Ohio

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 810 of 2481 Ohio car dealers from 2,522 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $394.

588 of 810 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 139 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 12, 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 810 dealers with verified quotes.

$394

Avg Doc Fee

79%

No Add-ons

86/100

Avg Score

2,522

Verified Quotes

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Tansky Sawmill Toyota

Dublin, OH

No mandatory add-ons · 26 verified quotes

Great Lakes Toyota Subaru

Findlay, OH

No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes

Germain Mazda West

Columbus, OH

No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes

Capital Ford of Columbus

Columbus, OH

Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware

Delaware, OH

Taylor Kia of Toledo

Toledo, OH

Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted

North Olmsted, OH

Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain

Cincinnati, OH

Ken Ganley Hyundai Parma

Parma, OH

Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake

Westlake, OH

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Ricart Chevrolet

Columbus, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$387doc fee$1,149add-ons

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Central Cadillac

Cleveland, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$387doc fee$749add-ons

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Coughlin Chillicothe

Newark, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$407doc fee$995add-ons

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Glockner Ironton

Ironton, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$699add-ons

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Jake Sweeney Buick GMC

Lebanon, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$599add-ons

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Montrose Auto Outlet

Cleveland, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$1,495add-ons

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Jeff Wyler Kings Nissan

Cincinnati, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$899add-ons

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Lake Erie Wholesale

Austinburg, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$250doc feeNo add-ons

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Spitzer Buick GMC Parma

Parma, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$1,388add-ons

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St. Mary's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Saint Marys, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$387doc fee$398add-ons

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Test Nissan Dealer

Columbus, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$430add-ons

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Kings

Cincinnati, OH · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$448doc fee$1,195add-ons

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Huebner Subaru

Carrollton, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$1,312add-ons

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Kings Volkswagen

Cincinnati, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$448doc fee$995add-ons

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Performance Luxury Sport

Marysville, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$471doc fee$1,295add-ons

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Jaguar Akron

Akron, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$1,797add-ons

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Tera Automotive

Amherst, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$378doc fee$2,595add-ons

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Germain Lexus of Dublin

Dublin, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$398doc fee$2,397add-ons

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Mcnamara Car

Columbus, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$595doc feeNo add-ons

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Kings Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Cincinnati, OH · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$448doc fee$1,195add-ons

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Dealers by City in Ohio

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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 682 rated Ohio dealers is $394, based on 2,522 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?

Tansky Sawmill Toyota, Great Lakes Toyota Subaru, Germain Mazda West lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 588 of 810 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.

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Ohio Dealer Fee Report 2026 →

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Compare documentation fees across Ohio dealerships

How Ohio compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

$293 avg doc fee

$101 less than Ohio

$482 avg doc fee

$88 more than Ohio

$254 avg doc fee

$140 less than Ohio

$613 avg doc fee

$219 more than Ohio

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.