Best Car Dealers Near Ottumwa, IA
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 4 of 9 car dealers near Ottumwa, IA from 17 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $223.
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 4 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Ottumwa
Vaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesVaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Ottumwa, IA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesSugar Loaf Automotive
Ottumwa, IA
$157 above the IA average
No mandatory add-ons · 2 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Ottumwa
Vaughn Automotive
Ottumwa, IA · 8 verified quotes
Vaughn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Ottumwa, IA · 5 verified quotes
Sugar Loaf Automotive
Ottumwa, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gregg Young Toyota Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Nsane Motors
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Automotive - Buick GMC of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Automotive - Cadillac of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Automotive - Chevrolet of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Vaughn Ford of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Tips for Buying a Car in IA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in IA is $193. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% of dealers near Ottumwa 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.
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Car Dealers Near Ottumwa FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Ottumwa, IA?
Vaughn Automotive (Ottumwa, IA) is the highest-graded dealer near Ottumwa on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Ottumwa charge?
As of October 2026, rated dealers near Ottumwa, IA charge an average documentation fee of $223, compared to a IA state average of $193 — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Ottumwa?
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 Ottumwa are verified.