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Pennsylvania Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Pennsylvania? We analyzed 2,810 verified OTD quotes from 675 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 536 rated Pennsylvania dealers is $473, $73 above the national average, based on 2,810 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Keystone State

Pennsylvania's dealer grade: B

86/100 average transparency score

25th highest doc fees in the U.S.

675
Dealers
2,810
Quotes
86/100
Avg Score
$473
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $400
76%
No Add-ons
$389
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Pennsylvania has the 25th-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $473.
  • 491 of 675 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparency; 70 earned a D or F.
  • Lehman Volvo Cars - Mechanicsburg in Mechanicsburg is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Pennsylvania range from $5 to $1,675Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Pennsylvania is theft protection, appearing on 44% of itemized quotes at an average of $429.

Pennsylvania Dealer Grade Distribution

73%
A491
13%
B88
4%
C26
1%
D9
9%
F61

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Pennsylvania

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

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Highest Doc Fees in Pennsylvania

These Pennsylvania dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $473.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Pennsylvania

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

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville
D
67.2/100
$9959
Honesdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
C
71.9/100
$4903
Koch Automotive
C
72.3/100
$3684
Chapman Phila Airport Automall
C
74.2/100
$4774
Lancaster Mitsubishi
C
75.5/100
$4906
John Sisson Mercedes-Benz
C
75.9/100
$4775
Miracle Ford
C
78.3/100
$04
Williams Subaru
C
78.3/100
$7983
Wyoming Valley BMW
C
78.7/100
$4844
Kia Of Coatesville
C
78.9/100
$47714

Most Common Add-ons in Pennsylvania

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

1
theft protectionavg $429
193 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $721
145 quotes
3
protection planavg $1,194
94 quotes
4
wheel locksavg $158
51 quotes
5
floor matsavg $260
46 quotes
6
paint protectionavg $977
44 quotes
7
guardavg $182
30 quotes
8
protection packageavg $737
17 quotes
9
cargo accessoriesavg $240
14 quotes
10
vin etchavg $389
12 quotes

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Pennsylvania Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Pennsylvania?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Pennsylvania is $473, based on 2,810 verified out-the-door quotes from 536 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $73 above the $400 national average.

Which Pennsylvania dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville charges the highest verified doc fee in Pennsylvania at $995. Doc fees across the state range from $5 to $1,675.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Pennsylvania?

Lehman Volvo Cars - Mechanicsburg in Mechanicsburg is the highest-rated dealer in Pennsylvania with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Pennsylvania?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Pennsylvania dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 491 of 675 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.