Pennsylvania Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Pennsylvania? We analyzed 3,207 verified OTD quotes from 912 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 732 rated Pennsylvania dealers is $484, $80 above the national average, based on 3,207 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Keystone State
Pennsylvania's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
26th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Pennsylvania has the 26th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $484.
- 599 of 912 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparency; 196 earned a D or F.
- Abeloff GMC in Stroudsburg is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Pennsylvania range from $5 to $1,675 — Koch 33 Mazda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Pennsylvania is theft protection, appearing on 46% of itemized quotes at an average of $418.
Pennsylvania Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Pennsylvania
The most transparent dealers in Pennsylvania, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Abeloff GMC
Stroudsburg, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAbeloff Kia
Stroudsburg, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Things Automotive
McConnellsburg, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg, PAMechanicsburg, PA
Auto Express Mazda
Erie, PAErie, PA
Autoproved
Allentown, PAAllentown, PA
Baglier Buick GMC
Butler, PAButler, PA
Baierl Chevrolet
Wexford, PAWexford, PA
Bennett Honda Of Lebanon
Lebanon, PALebanon, PA
Bentley Pittsburgh
Wexford, PAWexford, PA
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Highest Doc Fees in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $484.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koch 33 Mazda | $1,215 | 16 |
| 2 | Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville | $995 | 5 |
| 3 | Koch 33 Volkswagen Of Easton | $918 | 4 |
| 4 | Gateway Kia Of Warrington | $911 | 7 |
| 5 | Lehigh Valley Hyundai | $854 | 8 |
| 6 | Colonial Hyundai | $845 | 9 |
| 7 | Mileone Autogroup | $800 | 11 |
| 8 | Hoffman Ford | $799 | 5 |
| 9 | Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $765 | 7 |
| 10 | Diehl Toyota Of Hermitage | $722 | 4 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi West Chester | F 49/100 | $490 | 4 |
| Lehigh Valley Hyundai | F 51/100 | $854 | 8 |
| Tony Domiano Chrysler Dodge Jeep | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Fred Beans Ford Of Doylestown | F 55/100 | $490 | 5 |
| Aubrey Alexander Toyota Selinsgrove | F 57/100 | — | 6 |
| Preston Honda | D 60/100 | — | 8 |
| Monroeville Kia | D 60/100 | — | 6 |
| #1 Cochran Chevrolet | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Toyota Of Scranton | D 60/100 | — | 15 |
| Lansdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Pennsylvania
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Pennsylvania, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Pennsylvania
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Pennsylvania?
Ford
109 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Chevrolet
67 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Toyota
60 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Honda
48 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Hyundai
47 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Chrysler
47 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Jeep
46 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Dodge
44 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Ram
44 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Kia
38 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Nissan
37 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Mazda
36 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
GMC
33 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Subaru
32 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Buick
21 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
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How Pennsylvania compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Pennsylvania Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Pennsylvania?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Pennsylvania is $484, based on 3,207 verified out-the-door quotes from 732 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $80 above the $404 national average.
Which Pennsylvania dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Koch 33 Mazda charges the highest verified doc fee in Pennsylvania at $1,215. Doc fees across the state range from $5 to $1,675.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Pennsylvania?
Abeloff GMC in Stroudsburg is the highest-rated dealer in Pennsylvania with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 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. 599 of 912 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.