Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 870 verified OTD quotes from 230 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Michigan's average doc fee is $287 — $113 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 | Cole Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Jefferson Chevrolet Co | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Lafontaine | A 100/100 | 20 |
| #4 | Lafontaine Toyota Dearborn | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #5 | Knapp Motors | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Harvey Lexus | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Kia of Jackson | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Jmb Auto Sports Llc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Heidebreicht Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Germain Honda of Ann Arbor | A 100/100 | 9 |
Highest Doc Fees in Michigan
These Michigan dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $287.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suburban Mazda of Farmington Hills | $776 | 6 |
| 2 | Nick Mayer Ford East Wickliffe | $387 | 8 |
| 3 | Zeigler Automotive Group | $378 | 3 |
| 4 | Suburban Chevrolet | $350 | 4 |
| 5 | Williams Kia | $340 | 4 |
| 6 | Borgman Ford / Mazda | $304 | 3 |
| 7 | Pure Honda Ferndale | $304 | 4 |
| 8 | Spartan Toyota | $304 | 7 |
| 9 | My Auto Import Center | $296 | 3 |
| 10 | Cole Automotive Group | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade Lexus of Lakeside | C 73.1/100 | $280 | 98 |
| Suburban Toyota of Farmington Hills | C 73.9/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Pauli Ford | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Hodges Imported Cars, Inc. | C 79/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Crippen | B 80.3/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Lafontaine Lincoln Flushing | B 81.6/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Mcdonald | B 82/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Glassman | B 82/100 | $280 | 3 |
| Lafontaine Subaru Commerce | B 82/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Williams Kia | B 82.4/100 | $340 | 4 |
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