Iowa Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Iowa? We analyzed 259 verified OTD quotes from 65 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Iowa's average doc fee is $197 — $203 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 | Vaughn Automotive | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #2 | C & S Car Company | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #3 | Deery Brothers | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Deery Brothers Nissan Of Dubuque | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #6 | Edwards Kia | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Stivers Ford Lincoln | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Smart Honda | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Lindquist Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in Iowa
These Iowa dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $197.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Loaf Automotive | $350 | 4 |
| 2 | Granger Motors | $245 | 3 |
| 3 | Vaughn Automotive | $180 | 11 |
| 4 | C & S Car Company | $180 | 4 |
| 5 | Deery Brothers | $180 | 5 |
| 6 | Kimberly Chrysler Plymouth Inc | $180 | 3 |
| 7 | Deery Brothers Nissan Of Dubuque | $180 | 5 |
| 8 | Edwards Kia | $180 | 3 |
| 9 | Stivers Ford Lincoln | $180 | 5 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz Of Des Moines | $180 | 3 |
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 78/100 | $180 | 20 |
| Honda of Altoona | C 78.7/100 | $180 | 3 |
| Deyarman Ford Indianola | C 79.5/100 | $180 | 4 |
| Smart Honda of Davenport | B 81.3/100 | $180 | 15 |
| Witham Auto Centers | B 82/100 | $155 | 4 |
| Randy Kuehl Honda | B 83.8/100 | $180 | 7 |
| Willis Cadillac | B 84.6/100 | $180 | 10 |
| Smart Toyota of Quad Cities | B 85.7/100 | $180 | 7 |
| STIVERS Ford | B 88.9/100 | $0 | 7 |
| Runde Auto Group | A 90/100 | $0 | 3 |
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