Kansas Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Kansas? We analyzed 475 verified OTD quotes from 210 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 147 rated Kansas dealers is $526, $122 above the national average, based on 475 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Sunflower State
Kansas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
23rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Kansas has the 23rd-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $526.
- 110 of 210 rated Kansas dealers earned an A for transparency; 69 earned a D or F.
- Reed Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM of Kansas City in Shawnee is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Kansas range from $20 to $1,037 — Noller Mazda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Kansas is accessories, appearing on 26% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,710.
Kansas Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Kansas
The most transparent dealers in Kansas, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Reed Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM of Kansas City
Shawnee, KS
$27 below the Kansas average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesClint Bowyer Chrysler Dodge Jeep & RAM
Emporia, KS
$276 below the Kansas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesOlathe Toyota
Olathe, KS
$127 below the Kansas average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesOlathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Olathe, KSOlathe, KS
Nissan of Olathe
Olathe, KSOlathe, KS
Long Mcarthur Ford
Salina, KSSalina, KS
Tumminia Mazda
Olathe, KSOlathe, KS
Brandon Steven
Wichita, KSWichita, KS
Briggs Kia
Topeka, KSTopeka, KS
BMW of Topeka
Topeka, KSTopeka, KS
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Highest Doc Fees in Kansas
These Kansas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $526.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noller Mazda | $999 | 5 |
| 2 | Kc Hyundai | $800 | 4 |
| 3 | Manhattan Ford | $800 | 7 |
| 4 | Manhattan Hyundai | $800 | 5 |
| 5 | Kansas City Hyundai | $800 | 3 |
| 6 | Parks Chevrolet | $799 | 3 |
| 7 | Rusty Eck Ford | $749 | 4 |
| 8 | Premier Volvo Cars Overland Park | $699 | 3 |
| 9 | Bob Sight Honda | $699 | 3 |
| 10 | Noller Ford Lawrence | $699 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Kansas
These Kansas dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Smith Ford of Leavenworth | F 39/100 | — | 4 |
| Car City Wholesale | F 57/100 | — | 4 |
| Mel Hambelton Ford | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Subaru of Olathe | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Honda of Olathe | D 60/100 | — | 13 |
| Legends Honda | D 60/100 | — | 8 |
| Conklin Nissan Hutchinson | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Legends Toyota | D 60/100 | — | 5 |
| Noller Mazda | D 65/100 | $999 | 5 |
| Kc Hyundai | C 74/100 | $800 | 4 |
Most Common Add-ons in Kansas
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Kansas, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Kansas
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Kansas?
Ford
27 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Chevrolet
15 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
Dodge
14 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Chrysler
13 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Jeep
13 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Hyundai
13 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Ram
12 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Toyota
10 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Nissan
7 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Honda
7 dealers · Avg score: 65/100
Kia
6 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
GMC
6 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Subaru
5 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Mazda
3 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
MINI
3 dealers · Avg score: 98/100
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Kansas Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kansas?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee in Kansas is $526, based on 475 verified out-the-door quotes from 147 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $122 above the $404 national average.
Which Kansas dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Noller Mazda charges the highest verified doc fee in Kansas at $999. Doc fees across the state range from $20 to $1,037.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Kansas?
Reed Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM of Kansas City in Shawnee is the highest-rated dealer in Kansas with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Kansas?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Kansas dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 110 of 210 rated Kansas dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.