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Pennsylvania Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Pennsylvania? We analyzed 3,657 verified OTD quotes from 841 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 655 rated Pennsylvania dealers is $466, $62 above the national average, based on 3,657 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Sep 6, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Keystone State

Pennsylvania's dealer grade: B

88/100 average transparency score

28th highest doc fees in the U.S.

841
Dealers
3,657
Quotes
88/100
Avg Score
$466
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $404
78%
No Add-ons
$321
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Pennsylvania has the 28th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $466.
  • 654 of 841 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparency; 74 earned a D or F.
  • Shults Ford Wexford in Wexford is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Pennsylvania range from $5 to $1,675Mansfield Motors charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Pennsylvania is theft protection, appearing on 45% of itemized quotes at an average of $429.

Pennsylvania Dealer Grade Distribution

78%
A654
10%
B84
3%
C29
1%
D10
8%
F64

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 $466.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Pennsylvania

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

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Audi West Chester
F
48/100
$4907
Fred Beans Ford Of Doylestown
F
55/100
$4905
John Kennedy Ford Feasterville
D
61/100
$05
Honesdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
D
62/100
$4906
Land Rover North Hills
D
69/100
$4904
Lancaster Mitsubishi
C
71/100
$4906
Mansfield Motors
C
73/100
$1,0376
Chapman Phila Airport Automall
C
74/100
$4774
John Sisson Mercedes-Benz
C
76/100
$4775
Spitzer Ford Dubois
C
78/100
$4903

Most Common Add-ons in Pennsylvania

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

1
theft protectionavg $429
243 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $704
157 quotes
3
protection planavg $1,139
84 quotes
4
wheel locksavg $160
62 quotes
5
floor matsavg $265
51 quotes
6
paint protectionavg $972
44 quotes
7
guardavg $191
37 quotes
8
protection packageavg $737
17 quotes
9
cargo accessoriesavg $229
16 quotes
10
vin etchavg $389
12 quotes

Dealers by Brand in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Pennsylvania?

As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Pennsylvania is $466, based on 3,657 verified out-the-door quotes from 655 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $62 above the $404 national average.

Which Pennsylvania dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Mansfield Motors charges the highest verified doc fee in Pennsylvania at $1,037. Doc fees across the state range from $5 to $1,675.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Pennsylvania?

Shults Ford Wexford in Wexford 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. 654 of 841 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.