Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 492 verified OTD quotes from 151 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Michigan's benchmark doc fee is $260 — $141 below the national average.
Michigan Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Michigan
The most transparent dealers in Michigan based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Zeigler Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Kia Of Canton | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #3 | Serra Honda Grandville | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Cole Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Lafontaine | A 99.1/100 | 20 |
| #6 | Northgate Ford Inc. | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Genesis | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Denooyer Chevrolet | A 99.1/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Lafontaine Toyota Dearborn | A 99.1/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Knapp Motors | A 99.1/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Michigan
These Michigan dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $260.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport | $799 | 9 |
| 2 | Serra Automotive | $584 | 4 |
| 3 | Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills | $530 | 4 |
| 4 | Griffin's Hub | $499 | 5 |
| 5 | Vandevere Automotive Family | $393 | 4 |
| 6 | Nick Mayer Ford East Wickliffe | $387 | 8 |
| 7 | Brown Honda | $387 | 13 |
| 8 | Zeigler Automotive Group | $378 | 3 |
| 9 | Metro Toyota | $304 | 6 |
| 10 | Kia Of Canton | $280 | 7 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Michigan
These Michigan dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan Toyota | F 58.5/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Suburban Toyota Of Farmington Hills | D 65.7/100 | $280 | 7 |
| Sport | D 65.9/100 | $799 | 9 |
| Shea Automotive Group | C 72/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Hodges Imported Cars, Inc. | C 78.1/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Henkel Auto Group | C 78.1/100 | $280 | 7 |
| Pauli Ford | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Suburban Cadillac Of Plymouth | C 79/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Gurley Leep | B 80.7/100 | $251 | 8 |
| Lafontaine Subaru Commerce | B 81.1/100 | $280 | 6 |
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