Louisiana Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Louisiana? We analyzed 743 verified OTD quotes from 240 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 149 rated Louisiana dealers is $422, $18 above the national average, based on 743 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Pelican State
Louisiana's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
30th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Louisiana has the 30th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $422.
- 132 of 240 rated Louisiana dealers earned an A for transparency; 36 earned a D or F.
- All Star Kia East in Denham Springs is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Louisiana range from $75 to $998 — Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Louisiana is protection plan, appearing on 32% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,492.
Louisiana Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Louisiana
The most transparent dealers in Louisiana, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
All Star Kia East
Denham Springs, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWalker GMC
Alexandria, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTeam Mazda
Baton Rouge, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRalph Sellers Hyundai
Gonzales, LAGonzales, LA
Red River Chevrolet
Bossier City, LABossier City, LA
Hollingsworth Richards Ford
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
Hixson
Alexandria, LAAlexandria, LA
All Star Toyota
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
Orr BMW Of Shreveport
Shreveport, LAShreveport, LA
All Star Toyota Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
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Highest Doc Fees in Louisiana
These Louisiana dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $422.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $998 | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Hood Automotive Group | $995 | 3 |
| 3 | Hampton Mitsubishi | $829 | 6 |
| 4 | Courtesy Automotive Group | $799 | 9 |
| 5 | All Star Kia Of Baton Rouge | $549 | 4 |
| 6 | All Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $440 | 5 |
| 7 | All Star Kia East | $436 | 3 |
| 8 | Walker GMC | $436 | 3 |
| 9 | Ralph Sellers Hyundai | $436 | 3 |
| 10 | Orr BMW Of Shreveport | $436 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Louisiana
These Louisiana dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acura Of Lafayette | F 51/100 | $436 | 3 |
| Volkswagen Of Bossier City | D 64/100 | $213 | 6 |
| Rainbow Luxury Imports | D 66/100 | $325 | 6 |
| Bill Hood Automotive Group | D 68/100 | $995 | 3 |
| Walker Kia | C 70/100 | $436 | 10 |
| Courtesy Automotive Group | C 71/100 | $799 | 9 |
| Banner Ford | C 73/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Toyota Of Kenner | C 76/100 | $436 | 11 |
| Bayou Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | C 76/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Leblanc Honda | C 76/100 | $425 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Louisiana
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Louisiana, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Louisiana
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Louisiana?
Ford
22 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
GMC
19 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Toyota
19 dealers · Avg score: 68/100
Chevrolet
17 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Honda
15 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Kia
14 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Nissan
10 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Chrysler
10 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Dodge
10 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Jeep
10 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Buick
9 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Hyundai
9 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Ram
7 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Cadillac
6 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Mazda
5 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
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How Louisiana compares to its neighbors
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Louisiana Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Louisiana?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Louisiana is $422, based on 743 verified out-the-door quotes from 149 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $18 above the $404 national average.
Which Louisiana dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram charges the highest verified doc fee in Louisiana at $998. Doc fees across the state range from $75 to $998.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Louisiana?
All Star Kia East in Denham Springs is the highest-rated dealer in Louisiana with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Louisiana?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Louisiana dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 132 of 240 rated Louisiana dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.