Utah Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Utah? We analyzed 1,039 verified OTD quotes from 386 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 273 rated Utah dealers is $432, $28 above the national average, based on 1,039 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Beehive State
Utah's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
29th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Utah has the 29th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $432.
- 236 of 386 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparency; 73 earned a D or F.
- Summit Auto Sales in Pleasant Grove is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Utah range from $36 to $1,079 — Kentson Car Company charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Utah is protection plan, appearing on 35% of itemized quotes at an average of $574.
Utah Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Utah
The most transparent dealers in Utah, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Summit Auto Sales
Pleasant Grove, UT
$33 below the Utah average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Honda Bountiful
Bountiful, UT
$35 below the Utah average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesYoung Subaru
Ogden, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesJerry Seiner Kia, Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT
Larry H. Miller Toyota Murray
Murray, UTMurray, UT
Larry H Miller Super Ford Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT
Larry H. Miller Honda Murray
Murray, UTMurray, UT
Larry H Miller Ford Draper
Draper, UTDraper, UT
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy
Sandy, UTSandy, UT
Lexus Of Lindon
Lindon, UTLindon, UT
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Highest Doc Fees in Utah
These Utah dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $432.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentson Car Company | $895 | 6 |
| 2 | Driven Auto Sales | $827 | 4 |
| 3 | Parkline Motors | $746 | 6 |
| 4 | Specialties Automotive Group | $599 | 3 |
| 5 | Strong Volkswagen | $599 | 3 |
| 6 | The Used Car Factory | $599 | 6 |
| 7 | Automatch | $599 | 6 |
| 8 | Southtowne Mitsubishi | $589 | 7 |
| 9 | Audi Volkswagen Boise | $589 | 5 |
| 10 | Watts Automotive | $561 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Utah
These Utah dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Auto Group | D 61/100 | $499 | 4 |
| Asay's Autos Llc | D 66/100 | $499 | 3 |
| Parkline Motors | D 66/100 | $746 | 6 |
| John Watson Chevrolet | C 74/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Newby Buick GMC | C 77/100 | $499 | 4 |
| Young Buick GMC | C 79/100 | $448 | 6 |
| Young Ford Of Ogden | C 79/100 | $483 | 4 |
| Findlay Kia | B 81/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Ken Garff Hyundai Southtowne | B 81/100 | $449 | 7 |
| Southtowne Automall | B 82/100 | $395 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Utah
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Utah, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Utah
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Utah?
Ford
18 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Chrysler
17 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Dodge
17 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Jeep
17 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Chevrolet
16 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ram
16 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Toyota
9 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Honda
8 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
GMC
7 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
Hyundai
7 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Volkswagen
6 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Mazda
6 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Kia
6 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Nissan
6 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
Subaru
5 dealers · Avg score: 95/100
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How Utah compares to its neighbors
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Utah Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Utah?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Utah is $432, based on 1,039 verified out-the-door quotes from 273 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $28 above the $404 national average.
Which Utah dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Kentson Car Company charges the highest verified doc fee in Utah at $895. Doc fees across the state range from $36 to $1,079.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Utah?
Summit Auto Sales in Pleasant Grove is the highest-rated dealer in Utah with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 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. 236 of 386 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.