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.
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 $1,675 — Starling 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
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Pennsylvania
The most transparent dealers in Pennsylvania, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Lehman Volvo Cars - Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesOregon Pike Motors Inc
Brownstown, PA
$119 below the Pennsylvania average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesLeadcar Toyota Of Hazleton
Hazleton, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Masano Ford
Reading, PAReading, PA
Blaise Alexander Hyundai Of Altoona
Altoona, PAAltoona, PA
Mike Kelly
Butler, PAButler, PA
Washington Honda
Washington, PAWashington, PA
Piazza Nissan Of Ardmore
Ardmore, PAArdmore, PA
Rentschler Chevrolet
Slatington, PASlatington, PA
Biondi
Monroeville, PAMonroeville, PA
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Highest Doc Fees in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $473.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville | $995 | 9 |
| 2 | Gateway Kia Of Warrington | $833 | 7 |
| 3 | Williams Subaru | $798 | 3 |
| 4 | Colonial Hyundai | $703 | 13 |
| 5 | Toyota Of Allentown | $700 | 7 |
| 6 | South Hills Lincoln | $670 | 7 |
| 7 | Monroeville Kia | $670 | 5 |
| 8 | Fairfield Auto Group | $645 | 3 |
| 9 | Diehl Toyota Of Hermitage | $635 | 4 |
| 10 | Diehl Toyota Chevrolet Of Hermitage | $604 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville | D 67.2/100 | $995 | 9 |
| Honesdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | C 71.9/100 | $490 | 3 |
| Koch Automotive | C 72.3/100 | $368 | 4 |
| Chapman Phila Airport Automall | C 74.2/100 | $477 | 4 |
| Lancaster Mitsubishi | C 75.5/100 | $490 | 6 |
| John Sisson Mercedes-Benz | C 75.9/100 | $477 | 5 |
| Miracle Ford | C 78.3/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Williams Subaru | C 78.3/100 | $798 | 3 |
| Wyoming Valley BMW | C 78.7/100 | $484 | 4 |
| Kia Of Coatesville | C 78.9/100 | $477 | 14 |
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
83 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Toyota
53 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chevrolet
51 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Honda
42 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Hyundai
40 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Mazda
34 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Chrysler
30 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Subaru
28 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Jeep
28 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ram
27 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Dodge
26 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Kia
26 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Nissan
24 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
GMC
24 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
BMW
19 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
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How Pennsylvania compares to its neighbors
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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.