Best Car Dealers in Ohio

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 800 of 2477 Ohio car dealers from 2,489 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $394.

584 of 800 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 137 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 6, 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 800 dealers with verified quotes.

$394
Avg Doc Fee
79%
No Add-ons
87/100
Avg Score
2,489
Verified Quotes

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More Dealers in Ohio

Byers Subaru Dublin

Columbus, OH · 11 verified quotes

$398doc fee$481add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Great Lakes Honda West

Elyria, OH · 10 verified quotes

$398doc fee$66add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Honda of Cleveland Heights

Cleveland Heights, OH · 6 verified quotes

$448doc fee$133add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Ken Ganley Ford Parma

Parma, OH · 5 verified quotes

$398doc feeNo add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Ken Ganley Toyota Akron

Akron, OH · 5 verified quotes

$398doc fee$120add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Loudon Motors Ford

Minerva, OH · 5 verified quotes

$398doc fee$259add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Hugh White Honda

Columbus, OH · 3 verified quotes

$387doc fee$140add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Infiniti of Columbus

Dublin, OH · 3 verified quotes

$387doc fee$494add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Ken Ganley Kia Alliance

Alliance, OH · 3 verified quotes

$398doc fee$331add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Mercedes-Benz of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH · 3 verified quotes

$387doc fee$133add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Rick Roush Honda

Medina, OH · 3 verified quotes

$398doc fee$333add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
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Honda East Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH · 7 verified quotes

$387doc fee$126add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Audi Mentor

Mentor, OH · 6 verified quotes

$398doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Dunning Motor Sales Inc

Cambridge, OH · 5 verified quotes

$387doc fee$360add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Beau Townsend Nissan

Vandalia, OH · 4 verified quotes

$398doc fee$288add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Bill Harris

Ashland, OH · 4 verified quotes

$387doc fee$752add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Kia of Streetsboro

Streetsboro, OH · 4 verified quotes

$387doc fee$599add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Spitzer Ford Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 4 verified quotes

$393doc fee$547add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Cronin Ford North

Middletown, OH · 3 verified quotes

$387doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Guess GMC

Carrollton, OH · 3 verified quotes

$398doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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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 674 rated Ohio dealers is $394, based on 2,489 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, Capital Ford of Columbus, Germain Mazda West lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 584 of 800 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.