Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 1,363 verified OTD quotes from 553 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 458 rated Michigan dealers is $295, $109 below the national average, based on 1,363 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Great Lakes State
Michigan's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
42nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Michigan has the 42nd-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $295.
- 365 of 553 rated Michigan dealers earned an A for transparency; 109 earned a D or F.
- Art Moehn Auto Group in Jackson is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 51 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Michigan range from $5 to $3,016 — Williams Subaru charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Michigan is accessories, appearing on 42% of itemized quotes at an average of $889.
Michigan Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Michigan
The most transparent dealers in Michigan, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Art Moehn Auto Group
Jackson, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 51 verified quotes
See the quotesBaker Dodge Jeep Ram Of Cadillac Michigan
Cadillac, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBetten
Grand Rapids, MI
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesBetten Hyundai
Muskegon, MIMuskegon, MI
Bob Maxey Ford Detroit
Detroit, MIDetroit, MI
Borgman Ford / Mazda
Grandville, MIGrandville, MI
Cook Chevrolet
Vassar, MIVassar, MI
Elder Hyundai
Macomb, MIMacomb, MI
Feldman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Clarkston
Village Of Clarkston, MIVillage Of Clarkston, MI
Fischer Honda
Ypsilanti, MIYpsilanti, MI
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Highest Doc Fees in Michigan
These Michigan dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $295.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Subaru | $798 | 13 |
| 2 | Bowman Chevrolet | $703 | 3 |
| 3 | Riverside Toyota | $699 | 6 |
| 4 | St. Clair Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | $599 | 3 |
| 5 | Genesis | $499 | 3 |
| 6 | Zeigler Ford Of Plainwell | $378 | 3 |
| 7 | Suburban Chevrolet | $350 | 4 |
| 8 | Hodges Subaru | $345 | 4 |
| 9 | Matick Toyota | $335 | 8 |
| 10 | Glassman Southfield | $330 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Toyota | F 55/100 | — | 7 |
| Todd Wenzel Buick GMC Of Westland | F 56/100 | — | 4 |
| Serra Lexus Lansing | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Allen Chevrolet - Mi | D 64/100 | $270 | 3 |
| Toyota Of Ann Arbor | D 66/100 | $280 | 3 |
| St. Clair Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | D 68/100 | $599 | 3 |
| Suburban Cadillac Of Troy | C 76/100 | $280 | 4 |
| Bowman Chevrolet | C 78/100 | $703 | 3 |
| Prestige Cadillac | C 79/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Todd Wenzel Chevrolet Of Hudsonville | B 80/100 | $280 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Michigan
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Michigan, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Michigan
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Michigan?
Chevrolet
72 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Ford
68 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Dodge
46 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Jeep
45 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Ram
42 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Chrysler
42 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
GMC
41 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Toyota
23 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Buick
21 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Honda
20 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
Cadillac
15 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Kia
15 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Hyundai
14 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Lincoln
14 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Mazda
11 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
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How Michigan compares to its neighbors
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Michigan Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Michigan?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Michigan is $295, based on 1,363 verified out-the-door quotes from 458 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $109 below the $404 national average.
Which Michigan dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Williams Subaru charges the highest verified doc fee in Michigan at $798. Doc fees across the state range from $5 to $3,016.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Michigan?
Art Moehn Auto Group in Jackson is the highest-rated dealer in Michigan with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 51 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Michigan?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Michigan dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 365 of 553 rated Michigan dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.