Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 398 verified OTD quotes from 115 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Michigan's benchmark doc fee is $260 — $103 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 | Elder Hyundai | A 99.1/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Lafontaine Toyota Dearborn | A 99.1/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Randy Wise Hyundai | A 99.1/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Imlay City | A 99.1/100 | 13 |
| #5 | Northgate Ford Inc. | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Baker Auto Group | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Williams Autoworld - Lansing | A 99.1/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Germain Honda Of Ann Arbor | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Denooyer Chevrolet | A 99.1/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Lafontaine | A 99.1/100 | 20 |
Highest Doc Fees in Michigan
These Michigan dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $260.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestige Lexus | $999 | 5 |
| 2 | Sport | $799 | 9 |
| 3 | Griffin's Hub | $499 | 5 |
| 4 | Ron Marhofer Buick GMC | $398 | 3 |
| 5 | Nick Mayer Ford East Wickliffe | $387 | 8 |
| 6 | Brown Honda | $387 | 13 |
| 7 | Great Lakes Honda West | $387 | 3 |
| 8 | Metro Toyota | $304 | 6 |
| 9 | Elder Hyundai | $280 | 5 |
| 10 | Lafontaine Toyota Dearborn | $280 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | D 68.4/100 | $799 | 9 |
| The Faricy Boys | C 73.5/100 | — | 4 |
| Spartan Toyota | C 73.6/100 | — | 5 |
| Suburban Toyota Of Farmington Hills | C 73.6/100 | $280 | 7 |
| Prestige Lexus | C 77.5/100 | $999 | 5 |
| Hodges Imported Cars, Inc. | C 78.1/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Henkel Auto Group | C 78.1/100 | $280 | 7 |
| Ron Marhofer Buick GMC | B 80.2/100 | $398 | 3 |
| Lafontaine Subaru Commerce | B 81.1/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Feldman Hyundai Of New Hudson | B 83.2/100 | $280 | 7 |
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