Maryland Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Maryland? We analyzed 2,271 verified OTD quotes from 309 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Maryland's average doc fee is $777 — $377 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 | Elite Auto Brokers | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #2 | Anchor Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #3 | Renn Kirby | A 99.5/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City | A 99.3/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Hertrich | A 99.3/100 | 5 |
| #6 | Ideal Hyundai | A 99.3/100 | 13 |
| #7 | Preston Autoplex | A 99.3/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Volkswagen of Fallston | A 99.3/100 | 6 |
| #9 | Koons Clarksville Chevrolet GMC | A 99.3/100 | 4 |
| #10 | King Motors | A 99.3/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Maryland
These Maryland dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $777.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheehy Richmond Ford | $998 | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Coleman Nissan of Ellicott City | $800 | 5 |
| 3 | Ideal Hyundai | $800 | 13 |
| 4 | Koons Clarksville Chevrolet GMC | $800 | 4 |
| 5 | Koons Baltimore Ford | $800 | 7 |
| 6 | Koons Ford of Annapolis | $800 | 3 |
| 7 | Buchanan Kia | $800 | 3 |
| 8 | Bob Bell Hyundai | $800 | 5 |
| 9 | Porsche of Annapolis | $800 | 5 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz of Catonsville | $800 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoler Chevrolet Buick | F 51.4/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Hertrich Buick GMC of Salisbury | F 53.3/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Darcars Toyota of Frederick | F 59.3/100 | $800 | 8 |
| Rich Morton Mazda | D 65/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Vins | D 65.8/100 | $799 | 11 |
| Heritage Toyota Owings Mills | D 65.9/100 | $0 | 7 |
| Safford Brown Toyota Glen Burnie | D 66.1/100 | $0 | 12 |
| Ourisman Hyundai of Bowie | C 71.6/100 | $800 | 6 |
| Antwerpen Nissan | C 72/100 | $799 | 5 |
| Land Rover Annapolis | C 72.7/100 | $799 | 13 |
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