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Indiana Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Indiana? We analyzed 645 verified OTD quotes from 227 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 227 rated Indiana dealers is $243, $157 below the national average, based on 645 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Hoosier State

Indiana's dealer grade: B

81/100 average transparency score

43rd highest doc fees in the U.S.

227
Dealers
645
Quotes
81/100
Avg Score
$243
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $400
59%
No Add-ons
$380
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Indiana has the 43rd-highest average doc fee of the 53 states we track, at $243.
  • 131 of 227 rated Indiana dealers earned an A for transparency; 33 earned a D or F.
  • Fishers Imports in Fishers is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 6 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Indiana range from $0 to $2,399BMW Of Schererville charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Indiana is accessories, appearing on 39% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,210.

Indiana Dealer Grade Distribution

58%
A131
17%
B39
11%
C24
2%
D5
12%
F28

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Indiana

The most transparent dealers in Indiana, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).

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Highest Doc Fees in Indiana

These Indiana dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $243.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Indiana

These Indiana dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Lockhart Cadillac Greenwood
D
67.6/100
$2494
Genesis Of Carmel
C
75.9/100
$2517
Lockhart Cadillac
C
78/100
$04
Jordan Lexus Of Mishawaka
C
78.7/100
$2515
Volkswagen Of Clarksville
C
79/100
$2457
Noblesville Imports
C
79/100
$2513
Michigan City Kia
C
79/100
$2516
Nissan Of Warsaw
C
79.8/100
$05
Chevrolet Of Merrillville
B
80.3/100
$2516
Fort Wayne Kia
B
81/100
$03

Most Common Add-ons in Indiana

The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Indiana, based on itemized OTD quotes.

1
accessoriesavg $1,210
73 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $424
47 quotes
3
protection planavg $1,060
38 quotes
4
paint protectionavg $1,413
28 quotes
5
vin etchavg $310
18 quotes
6
guardavg $256
17 quotes
7
floor matsavg $246
8 quotes
8
cargo accessoriesavg $155
8 quotes
9
wheel well linersavg $216
7 quotes
10
wheel locksavg $184
7 quotes

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How Indiana compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Indiana Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Indiana?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Indiana is $243, based on 645 verified out-the-door quotes from 227 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $157 below the $400 national average.

Which Indiana dealers charge the highest doc fees?

BMW Of Schererville charges the highest verified doc fee in Indiana at $805. Doc fees across the state range from $0 to $2,399.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Indiana?

Fishers Imports in Fishers is the highest-rated dealer in Indiana with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 6 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Indiana?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Indiana dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 131 of 227 rated Indiana dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.