Maryland Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Maryland? We analyzed 1,397 verified OTD quotes from 220 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Maryland's benchmark doc fee is $499 — $286 above the national average.
Maryland Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Maryland
The most transparent dealers in Maryland based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Anchor Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #2 | Bob Bell Chevrolet | A 98.6/100 | 7 |
| #3 | Jim Coleman Cadillac | A 97.3/100 | 17 |
| #4 | Renn Kirby | A 95.2/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Anderson Buick GMC Of Abingdon | A 95.1/100 | 7 |
| #6 | Honda Of Greenbelt | A 95.1/100 | 17 |
| #7 | Preston Autoplex | A 95.1/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Waldorf Ford | A 95.1/100 | 9 |
| #9 | Fitzgerald Auto Malls (fitzway) | A 95/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Koons Clarksville Chevrolet GMC | A 95/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in Maryland
These Maryland dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $499.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheehy Richmond Ford | $998 | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Coleman Cadillac | $800 | 17 |
| 3 | Koons Clarksville Chevrolet GMC | $800 | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Bell Automotive | $800 | 6 |
| 5 | Ourisman - Kia Of Bethesda | $800 | 5 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz Of Catonsville | $800 | 14 |
| 7 | Bob Bell Bel Air | $800 | 9 |
| 8 | Adams Chevrolet | $800 | 9 |
| 9 | Ourisman Chevrolet Of Baltimore | $800 | 12 |
| 10 | Ourisman Honda Of Frederick | $800 | 16 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Maryland
These Maryland dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcars Toyota Of Frederick | F 41.5/100 | $800 | 7 |
| Stoler Chevrolet Buick | F 42/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Hertrich Buick GMC Of Salisbury | F 53.3/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Heritage Toyota Owings Mills | D 60.6/100 | $0 | 7 |
| Vins | D 61/100 | $799 | 11 |
| Motorcars Of Gaithersburg | D 61.1/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Rich Morton Mazda | D 61.5/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Ourisman Hyundai Of Bowie | D 63.3/100 | $800 | 6 |
| Safford Brown Toyota Glen Burnie | D 63.6/100 | $0 | 8 |
| Banister Ford Of Marlow Heights | D 65.8/100 | $800 | 5 |
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