Montana Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Montana? We analyzed 161 verified OTD quotes from 116 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 73 rated Montana dealers is $348, $56 below the national average, based on 161 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Big Sky Country
Montana's dealer grade: C
71/100 average transparency score
38th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Montana has the 38th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $348.
- 53 of 116 rated Montana dealers earned an A for transparency; 45 earned a D or F.
- Missoula Chevrolet in Missoula is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Montana range from $25 to $849 — Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Montana is accessories, appearing on 46% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,826.
Montana Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Montana
The most transparent dealers in Montana, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Missoula Chevrolet
Missoula, MT
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLaurel Ford
Laurel, MT
$51 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGallatin Subaru
Bozeman, MT
$51 above the Montana average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKalispell Toyota
Kalispell, MTKalispell, MT
Lithia Toyota of Missoula
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT
Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet
Lewistown, MTLewistown, MT
Kendall Ford of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Volkswagen of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Toyota of Bozeman
Bozeman, MTBozeman, MT
Butte Toyota
Butte, MTButte, MT
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Highest Doc Fees in Montana
These Montana dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $348.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings | $549 | 4 |
| 2 | Lithia Toyota of Missoula | $499 | 6 |
| 3 | Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet | $499 | 4 |
| 4 | Denny Menholt University Honda | $499 | 3 |
| 5 | Lithia Ford of Missoula | $499 | 3 |
| 6 | Laurel Ford | $399 | 3 |
| 7 | Gallatin Subaru | $399 | 3 |
| 8 | Kendall Ford of Bozeman | $399 | 4 |
| 9 | Volkswagen of Bozeman | $399 | 4 |
| 10 | Toyota of Bozeman | $399 | 7 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Montana
These Montana dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ressler Motors | D 60/100 | — | 5 |
| Lithia Ford of Missoula | D 65/100 | $499 | 3 |
| Denny Menholt University Honda | C 71/100 | $499 | 3 |
| Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings | B 85/100 | $549 | 4 |
| Butte Toyota | B 86/100 | $399 | 3 |
| Toyota of Bozeman | B 87/100 | $399 | 7 |
| Volkswagen of Bozeman | A 93/100 | $399 | 4 |
| Kendall Ford of Bozeman | A 94/100 | $399 | 4 |
| Lithia Toyota of Missoula | A 95/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Rimrock Snowy Mountains Chevrolet | A 95/100 | $499 | 4 |
Most Common Add-ons in Montana
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Montana, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Montana
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Montana?
Ford
15 dealers · Avg score: 64/100
Chevrolet
7 dealers · Avg score: 58/100
Toyota
6 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Chrysler
6 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Dodge
6 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Jeep
6 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Honda
5 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
Subaru
5 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
GMC
4 dealers · Avg score: 62/100
Volkswagen
3 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Hyundai
3 dealers · Avg score: 98/100
Ram
3 dealers · Avg score: 62/100
Nissan
2 dealers · Avg score: 95/100
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Montana Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee in Montana is $348, based on 161 verified out-the-door quotes from 73 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $56 below the $404 national average.
Which Montana dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings charges the highest verified doc fee in Montana at $549. Doc fees across the state range from $25 to $849.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Montana?
Missoula Chevrolet in Missoula is the highest-rated dealer in Montana with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Montana?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Montana dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 53 of 116 rated Montana dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.