Iowa Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Iowa? We analyzed 288 verified OTD quotes from 79 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Iowa's average doc fee is $211 — $189 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 | Motor Inn Of Carroll | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Deery Brothers | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Deery Brothers Nissan Of Dubuque | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Vaughn Automotive | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #5 | Edwards Kia | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Stivers Ford Lincoln | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #7 | Keast Auto Center | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Lindquist Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Smart Honda | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Iowa
These Iowa dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $211.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shottenkirk, Inc. | $899 | 3 |
| 2 | Brown'S West Branch Ford | $395 | 3 |
| 3 | Randy Kuehl Honda | $253 | 7 |
| 4 | Granger Motors | $217 | 3 |
| 5 | Motor Inn Of Carroll | $180 | 4 |
| 6 | Deery Brothers | $180 | 5 |
| 7 | Deery Brothers Nissan Of Dubuque | $180 | 6 |
| 8 | Vaughn Automotive | $180 | 11 |
| 9 | Edwards Kia | $180 | 3 |
| 10 | Stivers Ford Lincoln | $180 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shottenkirk, Inc. | F 55/100 | $899 | 3 |
| Randy Kuehl Honda | C 76.9/100 | $253 | 7 |
| Mcgrath Kia | C 78/100 | $180 | 20 |
| Honda Of Altoona | C 78.7/100 | $180 | 3 |
| Deyarman Ford Indianola | C 79.5/100 | $180 | 4 |
| Smart Lexus Of Quad Cities | B 81/100 | $135 | 4 |
| Smart Honda Of Davenport | B 81.3/100 | $180 | 15 |
| Witham Auto Centers | B 82/100 | $155 | 4 |
| Willis Cadillac | B 84.6/100 | $180 | 10 |
| Smart Toyota Of Quad Cities | B 86.3/100 | $180 | 6 |
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