Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 825 of 2485 Ohio car dealers from 2,565 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $395.
601 of 825 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 141 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
87/100 average transparency score
35th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 825 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.
- A100/1002026
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
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 2485 dealers →Tansky Sawmill Toyota
Dublin, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 26 verified quotes
See the quotesSims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc.
CarEdge CertifiedWarren, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 25 verified quotes
See the quotesGreat Lakes Toyota Subaru
Findlay, OH
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesGermain Mazda West
Columbus, OHColumbus, OH
Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain
Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH
Capital 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
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More Dealers in Ohio
Castle Auto Group
Akron, OH
Center Road Auto Sales
North Ridgeville, OH
Central Auto Group
Medina, OH
Century Motorcars
Warrensville Heights, OH
Certified Auto Sales Inc
Lorain, OH
Cheap Bangerz LLC of Malta, Oh
Malta, OH
Chesrown CDJR of Sidney
Sidney, OH
Chesrown GMC
Delaware, OH
Chesrown GMC of Sidney
Sidney, OH
Cheviot Auto 24 LLP
Cincinnati, OH
Chevrolet of Millersburg
Millersburg, OH
Chevrolet of Wooster
Wooster, OH
Chillicothe Truck and Accessories
Chillicothe, OH
Chrome Auto Group Inc
Columbus, OH
Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Willoughby
Willoughby, OH
Churchill Motors
Youngstown, OH
Cicon Motors
Ashtabula, OH
Cincinnati MINI
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati North Alfa Romeo
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Used Auto Sales
Cincinnati, 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 698 rated Ohio dealers is $395, based on 2,565 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, Sims Buick-Gmc Truck, Inc., Great Lakes Toyota Subaru lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 601 of 825 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 $395. 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.