Pennsylvania Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Pennsylvania? We analyzed 3,670 verified OTD quotes from 978 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 789 rated Pennsylvania dealers is $472, $68 above the national average, based on 3,670 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Keystone State
Pennsylvania's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
27th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Pennsylvania has the 27th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $472.
- 682 of 978 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparency; 197 earned a D or F.
- C Harper CDJR of Connellsville in Connellsville is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 6 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Pennsylvania range from $75 to $995 — Starling Buick GMC of Titusville charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Pennsylvania is theft protection, appearing on 46% of itemized quotes at an average of $431.
Pennsylvania Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Pennsylvania
The most transparent dealers in Pennsylvania, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
C Harper CDJR of Connellsville
Connellsville, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesStar GMC Easton
Easton, PA
$102 below the Pennsylvania average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCiocca Ford of Quakertown
Quakertown, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBergey's Dodge RAM Fiat of Lancaster
Lancaster, PALancaster, PA
Ciocca Honda of Hanover
Hanover, PAHanover, PA
Ciocca Hyundai of Williamsport
Muncy, PAMuncy, PA
Kia On the Boulevard
Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PA
Leadcar Toyota Hazleton
Hazleton, PAHazleton, PA
Nazareth Ford
Nazareth, PANazareth, PA
Hondru Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Elizabethtown, PAElizabethtown, PA
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Highest Doc Fees in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $472.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starling Buick GMC of Titusville | $995 | 5 |
| 2 | Motorworld Toyota | $800 | 8 |
| 3 | Hoffman Ford | $799 | 4 |
| 4 | Gateway Kia of Warrington | $730 | 7 |
| 5 | Bergey's Ford of Ambler | $647 | 3 |
| 6 | Fairfield Auto Group | $645 | 3 |
| 7 | Heritage Toyota Harrisburg | $645 | 8 |
| 8 | Ciocca Honda | $638 | 3 |
| 9 | Quigley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | $619 | 3 |
| 10 | BMW of West Chester | $606 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Penny's Value Vehicles | F 48/100 | $490 | 4 |
| Diehl of Moon | F 48/100 | — | 5 |
| Pacifico Marple Ford | F 51/100 | — | 3 |
| Tony Domiano Chrysler Dodge Jeep | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Fred Beans Mazda Mechanicsburg | F 56/100 | $490 | 8 |
| Aubrey Alexander Toyota Selinsgrove | F 57/100 | — | 7 |
| Diehl Ford of Beaver | F 57/100 | — | 6 |
| Luv Toyota of Bradford | D 60/100 | — | 9 |
| Monroeville Kia | D 60/100 | — | 4 |
| Levittown Auto | 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
110 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Chevrolet
76 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Toyota
57 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Jeep
54 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Dodge
53 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chrysler
52 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ram
52 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Honda
47 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Hyundai
45 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Kia
42 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Subaru
39 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Nissan
39 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Mazda
36 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
GMC
33 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Buick
24 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
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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 November 2026, the average documentation fee in Pennsylvania is $472, based on 3,670 verified out-the-door quotes from 789 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $68 above the $404 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 $75 to $995.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Pennsylvania?
C Harper CDJR of Connellsville in Connellsville is the highest-rated dealer in Pennsylvania with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 6 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. 682 of 978 rated Pennsylvania dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.