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Mississippi Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Mississippi? We analyzed 358 verified OTD quotes from 181 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 128 rated Mississippi dealers is $398, $6 below the national average, based on 358 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Magnolia State

Mississippi's dealer grade: B

82/100 average transparency score

33rd highest doc fees in the U.S.

181
Dealers
358
Quotes
82/100
Avg Score
$398
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $404
83%
No Add-ons
$159
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Mississippi has the 33rd-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $398.
  • 113 of 181 rated Mississippi dealers earned an A for transparency; 54 earned a D or F.
  • Bob Boyte Honda Moss Point in Moss Point is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 6 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Mississippi range from $10 to $724 — Marshall Ford Co, Inc. charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Mississippi is protection plan, appearing on 33% of itemized quotes at an average of $698.

Mississippi Dealer Grade Distribution

62%
A113
4%
B8
3%
C6
18%
D33
12%
F21

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Mississippi

The most transparent dealers in Mississippi, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).

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Highest Doc Fees in Mississippi

These Mississippi dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $398.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Mississippi

These Mississippi dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Geaux Ford
F
45/100
—3
Hyundai of Meridian
F
54/100
—3
Motorcars of Jackson
D
60/100
—3
Nissan of Picayune
D
60/100
—4
Toyota of Hernando
D
60/100
—7
Jason Pilger Hyundai
D
60/100
—3
Mandal Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
B
83/100
$4254
Cannon Ford Lincoln of Starkville
B
84/100
$4253
Pine Belt Honda
B
85/100
$4254
Mazda of Jackson
B
85/100
$4355

Most Common Add-ons in Mississippi

The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Mississippi, based on itemized OTD quotes.

1
protection planavg $698
19 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $756
12 quotes
3
window tintavg $455
6 quotes
4
perma plate windshield guardavg $1,395
5 quotes
5
theft protectionavg $652
5 quotes
6
vin etchavg $624
4 quotes
7
permaplate windshield protection-2yravg $695
3 quotes
8
auto butler protectionavg $895
3 quotes

Dealers by Brand in Mississippi

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Mississippi Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Mississippi?

As of November 2026, the average documentation fee in Mississippi is $398, based on 358 verified out-the-door quotes from 128 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $6 below the $404 national average.

Which Mississippi dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Marshall Ford Co, Inc. charges the highest verified doc fee in Mississippi at $499. Doc fees across the state range from $10 to $724.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Mississippi?

Bob Boyte Honda Moss Point in Moss Point is the highest-rated dealer in Mississippi with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 6 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Mississippi?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Mississippi dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 113 of 181 rated Mississippi dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.