Colorado Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Colorado? We analyzed 1,664 verified OTD quotes from 525 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of August 2026, the average doc fee at 279 rated Colorado dealers is $615, $215 above the national average, based on 1,664 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: C
70/100 average transparency score
10th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Colorado has the 10th-highest average doc fee of the 51 states we track, at $615.
- 280 of 525 rated Colorado dealers earned an A for transparency; 135 earned a D or F.
- Mountain Chevrolet in Glenwood Springs is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Colorado range from $1 to $1,489 — John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Colorado is protection plan, appearing on 33% of itemized quotes at an average of $892.
Colorado Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Colorado
The most transparent dealers in Colorado, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Mountain Chevrolet
Glenwood Springs, CO
$85 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWinslow BMW Of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
$316 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCentennial Leasing & Sales
Englewood, CO
$365 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesTranswest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, COHenderson, CO
Montrose Nissan
Montrose, COMontrose, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Denver
Denver, CODenver, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Loveland
Loveland, COLoveland, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Westminster
Westminster, COWestminster, CO
Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center
Durango, CODurango, CO
Heuberger Subaru
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
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Highest Doc Fees in Colorado
These Colorado dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $615.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows | $993 | 3 |
| 2 | Ramsey Auto Group | $899 | 11 |
| 3 | Sill - Terhar Motors Inc | $899 | 4 |
| 4 | Prestige Imports | $849 | 4 |
| 5 | Mike Maroone Honda | $825 | 27 |
| 6 | Arapahoe Kia | $800 | 5 |
| 7 | Crossroads Hyundai Of Loveland | $800 | 21 |
| 8 | Stevinson Toyota East | $799 | 13 |
| 9 | Stevinson Toyota West | $799 | 3 |
| 10 | Christopher's Dodge Ram | $799 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Colorado
These Colorado dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Denver | F 42/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Autonation Dodge Ram Colorado Springs | D 62/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Jaguar Lakewood | D 62/100 | $799 | 4 |
| H & H Tire Inc. | D 63/100 | $699 | 4 |
| Mcdonald Mazda North | D 64/100 | $799 | 25 |
| Tynan's Volkswagen | D 67/100 | $799 | 3 |
| O'Meara Volkswagen Of Thornton | C 70/100 | $799 | 10 |
| Audi Parker | C 72/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Bozarth Chevrolet | C 72/100 | $0 | 6 |
| O'Meara GMC | C 73/100 | $799 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Colorado
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Colorado, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Colorado
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Colorado?
Chevrolet
24 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Ford
22 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Ram
20 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Dodge
18 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Toyota
18 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Chrysler
17 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Jeep
17 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Kia
14 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
GMC
13 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Nissan
13 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Honda
13 dealers · Avg score: 70/100
Subaru
13 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Volkswagen
13 dealers · Avg score: 63/100
Hyundai
12 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Audi
8 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
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How Colorado compares to its neighbors
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Colorado Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Colorado?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee in Colorado is $615, based on 1,664 verified out-the-door quotes from 279 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $215 above the $400 national average.
Which Colorado dealers charge the highest doc fees?
John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows charges the highest verified doc fee in Colorado at $993. Doc fees across the state range from $1 to $1,489.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Colorado?
Mountain Chevrolet in Glenwood Springs is the highest-rated dealer in Colorado with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Colorado?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Colorado dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 280 of 525 rated Colorado dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.