Georgia Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Georgia? We analyzed 2,891 verified OTD quotes from 552 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 439 rated Georgia dealers is $771, $371 above the national average, based on 2,891 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Peach State
Georgia's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
3rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Georgia has the 3rd-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $771.
- 278 of 552 rated Georgia dealers earned an A for transparency; 93 earned a D or F.
- Bellamy Strickland in Mcdonough is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Georgia range from $46 to $1,600 — Marietta Auto Sales charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Georgia is protection plan, appearing on 35% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,332.
Georgia Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Georgia
The most transparent dealers in Georgia, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Bellamy Strickland
Mcdonough, GA
$272 below the Georgia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesEd Murdock Superstores
Lavonia, GA
$72 below the Georgia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesHardy GMC
Dallas, GA
$79 below the Georgia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHardy Family Ford
Dallas, GADallas, GA
Griffin Ford Lincoln
Tifton, GATifton, GA
Sutton Acura
Macon, GAMacon, GA
Mercedes-Benz Of Atlanta South
Atlanta South, GAAtlanta South, GA
Global Truck And Equipment Sales
Waycross, GAWaycross, GA
Mtn. View Hyundai
Ringgold, GARinggold, GA
Spence Chevrolet GMC Cadillac
Thomasville, GAThomasville, GA
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Highest Doc Fees in Georgia
These Georgia dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $771.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marietta Auto Sales | $1,099 | 3 |
| 2 | Land Rover Buckhead | $1,098 | 5 |
| 3 | Bella Nissan Union City | $1,095 | 5 |
| 4 | Calavan Kia | $1,000 | 7 |
| 5 | Nissan Of Marietta | $999 | 4 |
| 6 | Hyundai Of Milledgeville | $999 | 4 |
| 7 | Five Star Ford Stone Mountain, Llc | $999 | 19 |
| 8 | Autonation Hyundai Mall Of Georgia | $999 | 3 |
| 9 | Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram | $999 | 10 |
| 10 | Milledgeville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat | $999 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Georgia
These Georgia dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shottenkirk Honda Of Cartersville | F 43.4/100 | $899 | 8 |
| Alm Hyundai Athens | F 44.4/100 | $995 | 4 |
| Hyundai Warner Robins | F 48.3/100 | $995 | 3 |
| Marietta Auto Sales | F 53.7/100 | $1,099 | 3 |
| Autonation Toyota Mall Of Georgia | F 54.1/100 | $899 | 9 |
| Stonecrest Honda | F 56.1/100 | $899 | 7 |
| Nissan Of South Morrow | F 58.6/100 | $999 | 4 |
| Gravity Autos Marietta | D 60.9/100 | $899 | 4 |
| Milton Martin Honda | D 62.7/100 | $899 | 3 |
| Vaden Chevrolet Pooler | D 63/100 | $999 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Georgia
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Georgia, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Georgia
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Georgia?
Ford
55 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Toyota
39 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Chevrolet
36 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Jeep
31 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Nissan
31 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Chrysler
30 dealers · Avg score: 70/100
Hyundai
29 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Dodge
28 dealers · Avg score: 69/100
Ram
28 dealers · Avg score: 69/100
GMC
27 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Honda
27 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Kia
22 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Lincoln
13 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Buick
13 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Subaru
11 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
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How Georgia compares to its neighbors
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Georgia Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Georgia?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Georgia is $771, based on 2,891 verified out-the-door quotes from 439 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $371 above the $400 national average.
Which Georgia dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Marietta Auto Sales charges the highest verified doc fee in Georgia at $1,099. Doc fees across the state range from $46 to $1,600.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Georgia?
Bellamy Strickland in Mcdonough is the highest-rated dealer in Georgia with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Georgia?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Georgia dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 278 of 552 rated Georgia dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.