Ohio Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Ohio? We analyzed 505 verified OTD quotes from 162 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Ohio's benchmark doc fee is $250 — $13 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 | Premier Automotive Group Inc | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Preferred Autos Llc | A 98/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Germain Ford | A 97.9/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Firelands Honda | A 97.9/100 | 7 |
| #5 | Valley Motor City | A 97.9/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Southern Select Auto Sales | A 97.9/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Coughlin Kia Of Dublin | A 97.9/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Chevrolet Of Troy | A 97.9/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Toyota West | A 97.9/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Nourse Chillicothe Automall | A 97.9/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Ohio
These Ohio dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $250.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Straub Hyundai | $575 | 3 |
| 2 | Baglier | $477 | 5 |
| 3 | Kenny Ross Mazda | $477 | 11 |
| 4 | Kings Mazda | $448 | 5 |
| 5 | Fairfield Volkswagen | $437 | 4 |
| 6 | Kempthorn Auto Campus | $437 | 3 |
| 7 | BMW Of Cincinnati | $437 | 3 |
| 8 | Evans Motorworks | $402 | 6 |
| 9 | Savvy Auto Sales Llc | $398 | 6 |
| 10 | Great Lakes Toyota Subaru | $398 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Wyler Fairfield | D 61.4/100 | $387 | 10 |
| BMW Of Cincinnati | C 75.4/100 | $437 | 3 |
| Jake Sweeney Mazda | C 76.9/100 | $387 | 6 |
| Chesrown Ford Of Sidney | C 77.4/100 | $387 | 4 |
| Jake Sweeney Automotive | C 77.4/100 | $387 | 17 |
| Fredericktown Chevrolet | C 78.2/100 | — | 5 |
| Germain Lexus Of Easton | B 82.3/100 | $387 | 13 |
| Serra Auto Park | B 82.5/100 | $387 | 10 |
| Nissan Of Streetsboro | B 82.9/100 | $387 | 3 |
| Germain Honda Of Beavercreek | B 85.1/100 | $387 | 12 |
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