Rhode Island Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Rhode Island? We analyzed 161 verified OTD quotes from 57 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 44 rated Rhode Island dealers is $417, $13 above the national average, based on 161 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
31st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Rhode Island has the 31st-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $417.
- 39 of 57 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A for transparency; 15 earned a D or F.
- MINI Of Warwick in Warwick is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Rhode Island range from $175 to $799 — Flood Mazda charges the most.
Rhode Island Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Rhode Island
The most transparent dealers in Rhode Island, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
MINI Of Warwick
Warwick, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPaul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
South Kingstown, RI
$38 below the Rhode Island average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Smithfield
Smithfield, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesTasca Volvo Cars
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Balise Honda Of West Warwick
West Warwick, RIWest Warwick, RI
BMW Of Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
Tasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Tasca Chevrolet
Woonsocket, RIWoonsocket, RI
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Grieco Honda
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
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Highest Doc Fees in Rhode Island
These Rhode Island dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $417.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flood Mazda | $622 | 4 |
| 2 | MINI Of Warwick | $420 | 4 |
| 3 | BMW Of Warwick | $420 | 8 |
| 4 | Saccucci Honda | $420 | 10 |
| 5 | Infiniti Of Warwick | $420 | 3 |
| 6 | Toyota Of Smithfield | $400 | 9 |
| 7 | Balise Honda Of West Warwick | $400 | 5 |
| 8 | Grieco Honda | $400 | 6 |
| 9 | Grieco Toyota | $400 | 3 |
| 10 | Nucar Toyota Of North Kingstown | $400 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Rhode Island
These Rhode Island dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hill Auto Sales And Service | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Flood Mazda | B 84/100 | $622 | 4 |
| Balise Chevrolet Of Warwick | A 93/100 | $400 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz Of Tiverton | A 96/100 | $400 | 4 |
| Flood Ford Lincoln | A 97/100 | $399 | 7 |
| Volkswagen | A 97/100 | $250 | 7 |
| Infiniti Of Warwick | A 97/100 | $420 | 3 |
| Grieco Hyundai | A 98/100 | $400 | 5 |
| Tasca | A 99/100 | $399 | 15 |
| MINI Of Warwick | A 100/100 | $420 | 4 |
Dealers by Brand in Rhode Island
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Rhode Island?
Toyota
5 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Volvo
4 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Ford
4 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
GMC
3 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Honda
3 dealers · Avg score: 100/100
Kia
3 dealers · Avg score: 64/100
Buick
2 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chrysler
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Dodge
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Jeep
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ram
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
BMW
2 dealers · Avg score: 100/100
Lincoln
2 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
Mazda
2 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Chevrolet
2 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
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Rhode Island Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Rhode Island is $417, based on 161 verified out-the-door quotes from 44 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $13 above the $404 national average.
Which Rhode Island dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Flood Mazda charges the highest verified doc fee in Rhode Island at $622. Doc fees across the state range from $175 to $799.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Rhode Island?
MINI Of Warwick in Warwick is the highest-rated dealer in Rhode Island with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Rhode Island?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Rhode Island dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 39 of 57 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.