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New Hampshire Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in New Hampshire? We analyzed 266 verified OTD quotes from 70 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 70 rated New Hampshire dealers is $558, $158 above the national average, based on 266 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Granite State

New Hampshire's dealer grade: B

87/100 average transparency score

12th highest doc fees in the U.S.

70
Dealers
266
Quotes
87/100
Avg Score
$558
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $400
71%
No Add-ons
$138
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • New Hampshire has the 12th-highest average doc fee of the 53 states we track, at $558.
  • 49 of 70 rated New Hampshire dealers earned an A for transparency; 6 earned a D or F.
  • Werner in Manchester is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in New Hampshire range from $0 to $899Key Hyundai Of Salem charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in New Hampshire is protection plan, appearing on 42% of itemized quotes at an average of $227.

New Hampshire Dealer Grade Distribution

70%
A49
17%
B12
4%
C3
1%
D1
7%
F5

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in New Hampshire

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

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Highest Doc Fees in New Hampshire

These New Hampshire dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $558.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in New Hampshire

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

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Granite Hyundai
C
76.6/100
$6998
Canobie Lake Honda
C
79.1/100
$6995
Granite Subaru
B
81.9/100
$5996
Autofair Honda
B
82/100
$54911
Key Acura Of Portsmouth
B
83.5/100
$04
Ira Toyota Of Manchester
B
84.8/100
$4955
Rochester Toyota
B
86.7/100
$59915
Honda Stratham
B
87.3/100
$2003
Lexus Of Manchester
B
88.5/100
$3714
Key Hyundai Of Salem
B
89.4/100
$89916

Most Common Add-ons in New Hampshire

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

1
protection planavg $227
23 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $736
12 quotes
3
theft protectionavg $323
12 quotes
4
wheel locksavg $187
8 quotes
5
paint protectionavg $923
4 quotes

Dealers by Brand in New Hampshire

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How New Hampshire compares to its neighbors

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New Hampshire Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in New Hampshire?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in New Hampshire is $558, based on 266 verified out-the-door quotes from 70 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $158 above the $400 national average.

Which New Hampshire dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Key Hyundai Of Salem charges the highest verified doc fee in New Hampshire at $899. Doc fees across the state range from $0 to $899.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in New Hampshire?

Werner in Manchester is the highest-rated dealer in New Hampshire with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in New Hampshire?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a New Hampshire dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 49 of 70 rated New Hampshire dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.