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Utah Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Utah? We analyzed 995 verified OTD quotes from 422 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 305 rated Utah dealers is $447, $43 above the national average, based on 995 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Beehive State

Utah's dealer grade: C

77/100 average transparency score

29th highest doc fees in the U.S.

422
Dealers
995
Quotes
77/100
Avg Score
$447
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $404
74%
No Add-ons
$205
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Utah has the 29th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $447.
  • 222 of 422 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparency; 127 earned a D or F.
  • Findlay Subaru in St. George is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Utah range from $75 to $999 — Driven Auto Sales charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Utah is accessories, appearing on 35% of itemized quotes at an average of $589.

Utah Dealer Grade Distribution

53%
A222
12%
B49
6%
C24
13%
D53
18%
F74

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Utah

The most transparent dealers in Utah, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).

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Highest Doc Fees in Utah

These Utah dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $447.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Utah

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

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Autosavvy Draper
F
54/100
—3
High Country Auto
F
54/100
—3
Cannon Classic Cars
D
60/100
—3
Family Auto Sales LLC
D
60/100
—3
Karl Malone Toyota
D
60/100
—5
Liquidation Services LLC
D
60/100
—3
Tooele Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
D
60/100
—8
Discover Auto Group
C
71/100
$4994
Parkline Motors
C
72/100
$6959
Newby Buick GMC
C
77/100
$4993

Most Common Add-ons in Utah

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

1
accessoriesavg $589
68 quotes
2
protection planavg $512
68 quotes
3
paint protectionavg $936
37 quotes
4
theft protectionavg $447
25 quotes
5
guardavg $263
13 quotes
6
window tintavg $441
10 quotes
7
nitrogenavg $99
9 quotes
8
windshield protectionavg $575
7 quotes
9
service contractavg $3,231
6 quotes
10
protection packageavg $3,075
6 quotes

Dealers by Brand in Utah

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How Utah compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Utah Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Utah?

As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Utah is $447, based on 995 verified out-the-door quotes from 305 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $43 above the $404 national average.

Which Utah dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Driven Auto Sales charges the highest verified doc fee in Utah at $977. Doc fees across the state range from $75 to $999.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Utah?

Findlay Subaru in St. George is the highest-rated dealer in Utah with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Utah?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Utah dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 222 of 422 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.