Mississippi Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Mississippi? We analyzed 355 verified OTD quotes from 147 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 101 rated Mississippi dealers is $388, $16 below the national average, based on 355 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Magnolia State
Mississippi's dealer grade: B
87/100 average transparency score
33rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Mississippi has the 33rd-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $388.
- 118 of 147 rated Mississippi dealers earned an A for transparency; 13 earned a D or F.
- Bob Boyte Honda in Brandon is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 8 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Mississippi range from $63 to $599 — Barnes Crossing Kia charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Mississippi is protection plan, appearing on 45% of itemized quotes at an average of $666.
Mississippi Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Mississippi
The most transparent dealers in Mississippi, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Bob Boyte Honda
Brandon, MS
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMarshall Ford
Philadelphia, MS
$388 below the Mississippi average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBob Boyte Honda Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesDossett Big 4 Buick GMC Cadillac Inc.
Tupelo, MSTupelo, MS
Barnes Crossing Kia
Saltillo, MSSaltillo, MS
Carl Hogan Honda
Columbus, MSColumbus, MS
Kendrick Key Hyundai Of Batesville
Batesville, MSBatesville, MS
Mac Haik Madison Chevrolet
Madison, MSMadison, MS
Oakes Toyota
Greenville, MSGreenville, MS
Toyota Of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MSHattiesburg, MS
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Highest Doc Fees in Mississippi
These Mississippi dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $388.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes Crossing Kia | $435 | 7 |
| 2 | Kendrick Key Hyundai Of Batesville | $435 | 4 |
| 3 | Carl Hogan Honda | $425 | 4 |
| 4 | Mac Haik Madison Chevrolet | $425 | 3 |
| 5 | Oakes Toyota | $425 | 19 |
| 6 | Toyota Of Hattiesburg | $425 | 8 |
| 7 | Volvo Cars Jackson | $425 | 3 |
| 8 | Walt Massey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $425 | 4 |
| 9 | Matt Bowers Hyundai | $425 | 16 |
| 10 | J. Allen Toyota | $425 | 16 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Mississippi
These Mississippi dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossy Of Picayune | C 77/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Serra Toyota | B 80/100 | $250 | 6 |
| Gray Daniels Nissan Brandon | B 81/100 | $425 | 5 |
| Cannon Ford Lincoln Of Starkville | B 84/100 | $425 | 3 |
| Pat Peck Honda | B 84/100 | $425 | 3 |
| Geaux Ford | B 85/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Jason Pilger Hyundai | A 90/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Walt Massey CDJR Columbia | A 90/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Team Adaptive | A 90/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Homer Skelton Ford | A 90/100 | $0 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Mississippi
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Mississippi, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Mississippi
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Mississippi?
Ford
14 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
Toyota
13 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Dodge
12 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Jeep
12 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ram
12 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Chrysler
11 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Chevrolet
10 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Honda
10 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
GMC
8 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
Nissan
7 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Hyundai
6 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Buick
4 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Kia
3 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
Lincoln
3 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Volkswagen
3 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
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How Mississippi compares to its neighbors
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Mississippi Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Mississippi?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Mississippi is $388, based on 355 verified out-the-door quotes from 101 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $16 below the $404 national average.
Which Mississippi dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Barnes Crossing Kia charges the highest verified doc fee in Mississippi at $435. Doc fees across the state range from $63 to $599.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Mississippi?
Bob Boyte Honda in Brandon is the highest-rated dealer in Mississippi with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 8 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. 118 of 147 rated Mississippi dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.