Delaware Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Delaware? We analyzed 148 verified OTD quotes from 41 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Delaware's average doc fee is $646 — $246 above the national average.
Delaware Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Delaware
The most transparent dealers in Delaware based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Winner | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Carman | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Nucar Delaware | A 98.4/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Nucar Volkswagen of Norwood | A 96.4/100 | 10 |
| #5 | Preston of Dover | A 95.4/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Preston Hyundai of Millsboro | A 95.4/100 | 5 |
| #7 | Martin Mazda | A 95/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Hertrich Nissan of Newark | A 94.8/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Bob Davidson Ford | A 94.2/100 | 15 |
| #10 | Lexus of Wilmington | A 93.1/100 | 26 |
Highest Doc Fees in Delaware
These Delaware dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $646.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington | $920 | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Davidson Ford | $800 | 15 |
| 3 | Lexus of Wilmington | $800 | 26 |
| 4 | Preston of Dover | $799 | 3 |
| 5 | Preston Hyundai of Millsboro | $799 | 5 |
| 6 | Hertrich Nissan of Newark | $799 | 3 |
| 7 | Hertrich Chevrolet of Dover | $799 | 6 |
| 8 | Nucar Delaware | $699 | 5 |
| 9 | Winner | $595 | 5 |
| 10 | Martin Dealerships | $559 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Delaware
These Delaware dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Toyota World | C 78/100 | $0 | 6 |
| Price Automotive Group | B 84/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Price Toyota | B 87.4/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington | B 88.4/100 | $920 | 3 |
| Porsche Delaware | B 88.6/100 | $0 | 7 |
| Porter Chevrolet and Hyundai | A 90/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Martin Dealerships | A 90.7/100 | $559 | 3 |
| Hertrich Chevrolet of Dover | A 92.4/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Lexus of Wilmington | A 93.1/100 | $800 | 26 |
| Bob Davidson Ford | A 94.2/100 | $800 | 15 |
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