Ohio Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Ohio? We analyzed 1,083 verified OTD quotes from 328 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Ohio's average doc fee is $397 — $3 below the national average.
Ohio Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Ohio
The most transparent dealers in Ohio based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Gtx Auto Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Perfect Auto Collection | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Premier Toyota Of Amherst | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Premier Automotive Group Inc | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | BMW Of Toledo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Medina Auto Mall | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Preston Hyundai Of Boardman | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware | A 99.7/100 | 6 |
| #10 | Bexley Motorcar Co. Llc | A 99.5/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Ohio
These Ohio dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $397.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Ganley | $1,295 | 22 |
| 2 | John Hiester Chevrolet | $799 | 9 |
| 3 | Genesis Of Scottsdale | $599 | 11 |
| 4 | Kings Mazda | $448 | 7 |
| 5 | Ron Marhofer Nissan | $448 | 10 |
| 6 | Subaru Of Kings Automall | $448 | 3 |
| 7 | Ron Marhofer Chevrolet | $439 | 9 |
| 8 | Kempthorn Auto Campus | $437 | 3 |
| 9 | Fairfield Volkswagen | $437 | 4 |
| 10 | Kings Kia | $437 | 7 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Ohio
These Ohio dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Ganley | F 54.6/100 | $1,295 | 22 |
| Lexus Of Cleveland | D 66.9/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Loufusz | D 68.5/100 | $398 | 3 |
| Jeff Wyler Columbus Auto Mall | C 73.9/100 | $393 | 4 |
| Honda East Cincy | C 74.1/100 | $387 | 5 |
| Jake Sweeney Mazda | C 74.6/100 | $398 | 9 |
| Ron Marhofer Buick GMC | C 75.4/100 | $398 | 7 |
| Jaguar Land Rover Akron | C 76/100 | $387 | 6 |
| Performance Kings Honda | C 76/100 | $387 | 17 |
| Performance Lexus | C 76.2/100 | $0 | 10 |
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