Iowa Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Iowa? We analyzed 193 verified OTD quotes from 56 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Iowa's benchmark doc fee is $180 — $226 below the national average.
Iowa Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Iowa
The most transparent dealers in Iowa based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Keast Auto Center | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Stivers Ford Lincoln Waukee | A 99.9/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Lindquist Ford | A 99.9/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Vaughn Automotive | A 99.9/100 | 7 |
| #5 | Stew Hansen Hyundai | A 95.3/100 | 10 |
| #6 | Smart Honda | A 93.9/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota | A 93.9/100 | 6 |
| #8 | Dan Deery Toyota | A 93.6/100 | 22 |
| #9 | Deery Iowa City | A 92.9/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Deery Brothers Of Dubuque | A 92.4/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Iowa
These Iowa dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $180.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Loaf Automotive | $350 | 4 |
| 2 | Karl Chevrolet | $245 | 4 |
| 3 | Stivers Ford Lincoln Waukee | $180 | 3 |
| 4 | Lindquist Ford | $180 | 3 |
| 5 | Vaughn Automotive | $180 | 7 |
| 6 | Stew Hansen Hyundai | $180 | 10 |
| 7 | Smart Honda | $180 | 3 |
| 8 | Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota | $180 | 6 |
| 9 | Deery Iowa City | $180 | 4 |
| 10 | Deery Brothers Of Dubuque | $180 | 4 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Iowa
These Iowa dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgrath Kia | C 76.4/100 | $180 | 20 |
| Witham Auto Centers | C 77/100 | $155 | 4 |
| Honda Of Altoona | C 78.7/100 | $180 | 3 |
| Deyarman Ford Indianola | C 78.9/100 | $180 | 3 |
| Willis Automotive | B 80.7/100 | $180 | 8 |
| Ramsey Subaru | B 81.1/100 | $180 | 5 |
| Randy Kuehl Honda | B 81.2/100 | $180 | 7 |
| Karl Chevrolet | B 82.3/100 | $245 | 4 |
| Deery Brothers | B 82.7/100 | $180 | 3 |
| Smart Toyota Of Quad Cities | B 85.6/100 | $180 | 7 |
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