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.
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 $1,675 — Mansfield 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
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Pennsylvania
The most transparent dealers in Pennsylvania, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Shults Ford Wexford
Wexford, PA
$466 below the Pennsylvania average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSendell Motors
Greensburg, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesPiazza Nissan Of Ardmore
Ardmore, PA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFaulkner Buick GMC
Feasterville-Trevose, PAFeasterville-Trevose, PA
C Harper CDJR Of Connellsville
Connellsville, PAConnellsville, PA
Faulkner
Mechanicsburg, PAMechanicsburg, PA
Exton Nissan
Exton, PAExton, PA
Driveway Subaru Of Moon Township
Carnot-Moon, PACarnot-Moon, PA
Sloane Warrington
PAPA
Stuckey Mitsubishi
State College, PAState College, PA
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Highest Doc Fees in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $466.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansfield Motors | $1,037 | 6 |
| 2 | Gateway Kia Of Warrington | $956 | 8 |
| 3 | Colonial Hyundai | $703 | 13 |
| 4 | South Hills Lincoln | $670 | 7 |
| 5 | Fairfield Auto Group | $645 | 3 |
| 6 | Diehl Toyota Of Hermitage | $635 | 4 |
| 7 | Hamilton | $599 | 6 |
| 8 | Concordville Nissan | $595 | 3 |
| 9 | Genesis Of Wilkes-Barre | $590 | 3 |
| 10 | Monroeville Kia | $577 | 6 |
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 48/100 | $490 | 7 |
| Fred Beans Ford Of Doylestown | F 55/100 | $490 | 5 |
| John Kennedy Ford Feasterville | D 61/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Honesdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 62/100 | $490 | 6 |
| Land Rover North Hills | D 69/100 | $490 | 4 |
| Lancaster Mitsubishi | C 71/100 | $490 | 6 |
| Mansfield Motors | C 73/100 | $1,037 | 6 |
| Chapman Phila Airport Automall | C 74/100 | $477 | 4 |
| John Sisson Mercedes-Benz | C 76/100 | $477 | 5 |
| Spitzer Ford Dubois | C 78/100 | $490 | 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
103 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Chevrolet
65 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Toyota
59 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Hyundai
47 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Honda
46 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Chrysler
43 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Jeep
42 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Dodge
40 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Ram
40 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Mazda
37 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
Nissan
36 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Kia
35 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Subaru
32 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
GMC
27 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Lincoln
19 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
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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 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.