Louisiana Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Louisiana? We analyzed 771 verified OTD quotes from 290 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 188 rated Louisiana dealers is $426, $22 above the national average, based on 771 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Pelican State
Louisiana's dealer grade: C
75/100 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 $426.
- 114 of 290 rated Louisiana dealers earned an A for transparency; 111 earned a D or F.
- Team Mazda in Baton Rouge is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Louisiana range from $150 to $995 — Bill Hood Chevrolet charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Louisiana is protection plan, appearing on 30% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,563.
Louisiana Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Louisiana
The most transparent dealers in Louisiana, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Team Mazda
Baton Rouge, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesCarlock Toyota of Slidell
Slidell, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPremier Honda
New Orleans, LA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGroup 1 Toyota West Bank
Harvey, LAHarvey, LA
Hixson Autoplex of Alexandria
Alexandria, LAAlexandria, LA
Premier Nissan of Metairie
Metairie, LAMetairie, LA
Hollingsworth Richards Ford
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LA
Red River Chevrolet
Bossier City, LABossier City, LA
Ralph Sellers Hyundai
Gonzales, LAGonzales, LA
Orr Kia of Bossier
Bossier City, LABossier City, LA
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Highest Doc Fees in Louisiana
These Louisiana dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $426.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Hood Chevrolet | $995 | 5 |
| 2 | Carlock Toyota of Slidell | $436 | 5 |
| 3 | Premier Honda | $436 | 3 |
| 4 | Group 1 Toyota West Bank | $436 | 4 |
| 5 | Premier Nissan of Metairie | $436 | 4 |
| 6 | Ralph Sellers Hyundai | $436 | 3 |
| 7 | Orr Kia of Bossier | $436 | 3 |
| 8 | Allstar Ford Stonewall | $436 | 3 |
| 9 | All Star Nissan | $436 | 3 |
| 10 | Walker Acura | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Kia | F 27/100 | — | 6 |
| Banner Ford | F 39/100 | — | 4 |
| Premier Volkswagen of Harvey | F 51/100 | — | 3 |
| Lakeshore Chrysler Dodge Jeep | F 51/100 | — | 4 |
| Lamarque Lincoln | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Leglue Nissan | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Audi Lafayette | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Courtesy Chevrolet (Breaux Bridge) | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Bolton Ford | F 56/100 | — | 4 |
| Ryan Honda | F 56/100 | — | 4 |
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
29 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
GMC
23 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Chevrolet
22 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Dodge
19 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Toyota
18 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Chrysler
18 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Jeep
18 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Nissan
16 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Ram
15 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Kia
15 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Honda
13 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Hyundai
10 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Buick
8 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
Cadillac
7 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Mazda
6 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
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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 November 2026, the average documentation fee in Louisiana is $426, based on 771 verified out-the-door quotes from 188 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $22 above the $404 national average.
Which Louisiana dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Bill Hood Chevrolet charges the highest verified doc fee in Louisiana at $995. Doc fees across the state range from $150 to $995.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Louisiana?
Team Mazda in Baton Rouge is the highest-rated dealer in Louisiana with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 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. 114 of 290 rated Louisiana dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.