Best Car Dealers Near Bay City, MI
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 6 of 19 car dealers near Bay City, MI from 14 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $257.
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 6 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Bay City
Thinkthelen
Bay City, MI
$619 avg add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLabadie
Bay City, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesGarber Ford Bay City
Bay City, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Bay City
Labadie
Bay City, MI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Garber Ford Bay City
Bay City, MI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Thelen Kia
Bay City, MI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Labadie Buick GMC
Bay City, MI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Thinkthelen
Bay City, MI · 8 verified quotes
Thelen Subaru
Bay City, MI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Anomaly Autosport
Bay City, MI
Audi Bay City
Bay City, MI
Bay City Motor Sales, Inc
Bay City, MI
Graff Bay City Chevrolet
Bay City, MI
Labadie Cadillac
Bay City, MI
Labadie Toyota
Bay City, MI
O'connor's Auto
Bay City, MI
Showcase Mitsubishi
Bay City, MI
Thelen Auto Group
Bay City, MI
Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Bay City, MI
Thelen Honda
Bay City, MI
Thelen Mazda
Bay City, MI
Thelen Volkswagen
Bay City, MI
Tips for Buying a Car in MI
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in MI is $300. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 67% of dealers near Bay City 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.
Car Dealers Near Bay City FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Bay City, MI?
Labadie (Bay City, MI) is the highest-graded dealer near Bay City on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Bay City charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near Bay City, MI charge an average documentation fee of $257, compared to a MI state average of $300 — based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Bay City?
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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Bay City are verified.