Utah Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Utah? We analyzed 1,017 verified OTD quotes from 403 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 300 rated Utah dealers is $438, $34 above the national average, based on 1,017 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Beehive State
Utah's dealer grade: C
79/100 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 $438.
- 228 of 403 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparency; 110 earned a D or F.
- Ed Kenley Ford in Layton is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Utah range from $69 to $895 — Kentson Car Company Bountiful charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Utah is accessories, appearing on 32% of itemized quotes at an average of $541.
Utah Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Utah
The most transparent dealers in Utah, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Ed Kenley Ford
Layton, UT
$89 below the Utah average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPerformance Motors of Utah
Lindon, UT
$39 below the Utah average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesFerrari of Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz of Draper
Draper, UTDraper, UT
Mark Miller Toyota
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT
Lexus of Lindon
Lindon, UTLindon, UT
Jerry Seiner Kia
Sandy, UTSandy, UT
Jerry 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, UTSalt Lake City, UT
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Highest Doc Fees in Utah
These Utah dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $438.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentson Car Company Bountiful | $895 | 7 |
| 2 | Karl Malone Toyota | $750 | 7 |
| 3 | Parkline Motors | $695 | 13 |
| 4 | Strong Volkswagen | $599 | 4 |
| 5 | The Used Car Factory | $599 | 5 |
| 6 | Automatch | $599 | 17 |
| 7 | Driven Auto Sales Utah | $598 | 3 |
| 8 | Rand's Auto Sales | $598 | 3 |
| 9 | Auto Boss | $595 | 3 |
| 10 | Southtowne Mitsubishi | $589 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autosavvy Draper | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Family Auto Sales LLC | F 58/100 | — | 3 |
| Cannon Classic Cars | F 59/100 | — | 3 |
| High Country Auto | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Tooele Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | D 60/100 | — | 9 |
| Discover Auto Group | D 68/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Jerry Seiner GMC | C 72/100 | $389 | 4 |
| Parkline Motors | C 74/100 | $695 | 13 |
| Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Logan | C 75/100 | $498 | 6 |
| Newby Buick GMC | C 77/100 | $499 | 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
23 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chrysler
18 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Dodge
18 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Jeep
18 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Ram
18 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Chevrolet
12 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Toyota
10 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
GMC
9 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Honda
8 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Nissan
7 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Hyundai
7 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Kia
6 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Volkswagen
6 dealers · Avg score: 94/100
Subaru
6 dealers · Avg score: 98/100
Mazda
6 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
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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 November 2026, the average documentation fee in Utah is $438, based on 1,017 verified out-the-door quotes from 300 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $34 above the $404 national average.
Which Utah dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Kentson Car Company Bountiful charges the highest verified doc fee in Utah at $895. Doc fees across the state range from $69 to $895.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Utah?
Ed Kenley Ford in Layton 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. 228 of 403 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.