Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 639 verified OTD quotes from 193 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Michigan's benchmark doc fee is $260 — $142 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 | Kia Of Canton | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #2 | Ed Rinke | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Cole Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Serra Honda Grandville | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Suburban Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Zeigler Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Maple Hill Auto Group | A 98.9/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Lafontaine Toyota Dearborn | A 98.9/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Knapp Motors | A 98.9/100 | 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 | Nick Mayer Ford East Wickliffe | $387 | 8 |
| 5 | Zeigler Automotive Group | $378 | 3 |
| 6 | Suburban Chevrolet | $350 | 4 |
| 7 | Williams Kia | $340 | 4 |
| 8 | Pure Honda Ferndale | $304 | 4 |
| 9 | Metro Toyota | $304 | 6 |
| 10 | Spartan Toyota | $304 | 9 |
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 Cadillac Of Troy | F 55.4/100 | $280 | 3 |
| Suburban Toyota Of Farmington Hills | D 65.5/100 | $280 | 7 |
| Sport | D 65.6/100 | $799 | 9 |
| Spartan Toyota | D 65.9/100 | $304 | 9 |
| Shea Automotive Group | C 72/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Jmb Auto Sports Llc | C 76.4/100 | $280 | 3 |
| Henkel Auto Group | C 77.9/100 | $280 | 7 |
| Hodges Imported Cars, Inc. | C 77.9/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Pauli Ford | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Glassman | C 78.7/100 | $280 | 3 |
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