Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 838 verified OTD quotes from 240 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Michigan's average doc fee is $294 — $106 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 | Jim Riehl'S Friendly Cadillac Honda | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Imlay City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 15 |
| #3 | Jefferson Chevrolet Co | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Betten | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Williams Autoworld | A 100/100 | 12 |
| #6 | Tamaroff Honda | A 100/100 | 19 |
| #7 | Suburban Mazda Of Troy | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #8 | Cole Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Suburban Cadillac Of Plymouth | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #10 | Denooyer Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in Michigan
These Michigan dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $294.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills | $773 | 7 |
| 2 | Autoproved | $490 | 7 |
| 3 | Genesis | $490 | 4 |
| 4 | Brown Honda | $387 | 6 |
| 5 | Suburban Chevrolet | $350 | 4 |
| 6 | Zeigler Ford Of Plainwell | $339 | 5 |
| 7 | Borgman Ford / Mazda | $304 | 3 |
| 8 | Spartan Toyota | $304 | 6 |
| 9 | Pure Honda Ferndale | $304 | 4 |
| 10 | Fox Kia North | $304 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Toyota Of Farmington Hills | C 72.6/100 | $175 | 8 |
| Garber Buick Company | C 73.8/100 | $304 | 3 |
| Hodges Imported Cars, Inc. | C 79/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Crippen | B 80.3/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Shea Automotive Group | B 80.5/100 | $280 | 4 |
| Glassman | B 82/100 | $280 | 3 |
| Lafontaine Subaru Commerce | B 82/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Subaru Of Ann Arbor | B 83.5/100 | $280 | 4 |
| Zeigler | B 85/100 | $280 | 12 |
| Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills | B 85.6/100 | $773 | 7 |
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