Utah Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Utah? We analyzed 597 verified OTD quotes from 205 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 205 rated Utah dealers is $393, $7 below the national average, based on 597 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Beehive State
Utah's dealer grade: C
72/100 average transparency score
29th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Utah has the 29th-highest average doc fee of the 53 states we track, at $393.
- 105 of 205 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparency; 52 earned a D or F.
- Performance Honda Bountiful in Bountiful is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Utah range from $0 to $999 — Kentson Car Company charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Utah is accessories, appearing on 36% of itemized quotes at an average of $592.
Utah Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Utah
The most transparent dealers in Utah, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Performance Honda Bountiful
Bountiful, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesJerry Seiner Kia, Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesJerry Seiner Kia
Sandy, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMark Miller Toyota
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT
Tapia Auto Sales, Llc
Cedar City, UTCedar City, UT
Larry H Miller Ford Draper
Draper, UTDraper, UT
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy
Sandy, UTSandy, UT
Larry H Miller Chevrolet Murray
Murray, UTMurray, UT
Doug Smith Kia
Lindon, UTLindon, UT
Doug Smith Subaru
American Fork, UTAmerican Fork, UT
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Highest Doc Fees in Utah
These Utah dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $393.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentson Car Company | $895 | 5 |
| 2 | Parkline Motors | $695 | 3 |
| 3 | Specialties Automotive Group | $599 | 4 |
| 4 | Southtowne Mitsubishi | $589 | 5 |
| 5 | Audi Salt Lake City | $499 | 3 |
| 6 | Murdock Volkswagen Of Logan | $499 | 8 |
| 7 | Murdock Ford | $499 | 4 |
| 8 | Murdock Hyundai Of Lindon | $499 | 5 |
| 9 | Murdock Hyundai Of Murray | $499 | 8 |
| 10 | Orem Toyota | $499 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asay'S Autos Llc | D 60.8/100 | $499 | 3 |
| Parkline Motors | D 62.7/100 | $695 | 3 |
| Sunburst Auto Sales Center | C 72.8/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Newby Buick GMC | C 73.9/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Young Buick GMC | C 75.7/100 | $448 | 5 |
| Ken Garff Hyundai Southtowne | C 78.7/100 | $449 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City | C 78.7/100 | $449 | 5 |
| Young Ford Of Ogden | C 79.2/100 | $483 | 4 |
| Kentson Car Company | B 82.8/100 | $895 | 5 |
| Hansen Motor Co | B 83.6/100 | $75 | 11 |
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
13 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Chevrolet
10 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Chrysler
9 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Dodge
9 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Jeep
9 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Ram
8 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Toyota
7 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Honda
6 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Kia
6 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Hyundai
6 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Nissan
6 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
GMC
6 dealers · Avg score: 67/100
Subaru
5 dealers · Avg score: 95/100
Volkswagen
4 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Buick
4 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
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Utah Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Utah?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Utah is $393, based on 597 verified out-the-door quotes from 205 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $7 below the $400 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 $0 to $999.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Utah?
Performance Honda Bountiful in Bountiful is the highest-rated dealer in Utah with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 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. 105 of 205 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.