Vermont Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Vermont? We analyzed 193 verified OTD quotes from 70 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of November 2026, the average doc fee at 62 rated Vermont dealers is $553, $149 above the national average, based on 193 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Green Mountain State
Vermont's dealer grade: A
90/100 average transparency score
19th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Vermont has the 19th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $553.
- 58 of 70 rated Vermont dealers earned an A for transparency; 9 earned a D or F.
- Handy Buick GMC in Saint Albans City is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Vermont range from $99 to $899 — Key Cadillac of South Burlington charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Vermont is accessories, appearing on 40% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,080.
Vermont Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Vermont
The most transparent dealers in Vermont, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Handy Buick GMC
Saint Albans City, VT
$54 below the Vermont average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCoggins Honda of Bennington
Bennington, VT
$114 below the Vermont average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotes802 Honda
Berlin, VT
$55 below the Vermont average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesSpringfield GMC
Springfield, VTSpringfield, VT
Alderman's Chevrolet GMC
Rutland, VTRutland, VT
Brattleboro Subaru
Brattleboro, VTBrattleboro, VT
South Burlington Mazda
South Burlington, VTSouth Burlington, VT
Oliver Ford of Bennington
Bennington, VTBennington, VT
Coggins Toyota of Bennington
Bennington, VTBennington, VT
Heritage Toyota
South Burlington, VTSouth Burlington, VT
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Highest Doc Fees in Vermont
These Vermont dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $553.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Cadillac of South Burlington | $899 | 3 |
| 2 | Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac of Burlington | $899 | 6 |
| 3 | Gengras Honda of Rutland | $799 | 6 |
| 4 | Preston's Kia | $699 | 6 |
| 5 | Faith's Toyota Ford | $699 | 10 |
| 6 | Nucar Vermont | $699 | 5 |
| 7 | Faith's Auto | $699 | 6 |
| 8 | Springfield GMC | $599 | 6 |
| 9 | Alderman's Chevrolet GMC | $599 | 3 |
| 10 | South Burlington Mazda | $599 | 7 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Vermont
These Vermont dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gengras Honda of Rutland | A 90/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Key Cadillac of South Burlington | A 90/100 | $899 | 3 |
| Burlington Subaru | A 90/100 | $599 | 4 |
| Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac of Burlington | A 90/100 | $899 | 6 |
| Garvey Nissan | A 91/100 | $499 | 4 |
| White River Toyota | A 92/100 | $474 | 17 |
| Handy Toyota | A 93/100 | $499 | 9 |
| Preston's Kia | A 96/100 | $699 | 6 |
| Faith's Toyota Ford | A 96/100 | $699 | 10 |
| Nucar Vermont | A 96/100 | $699 | 5 |
Most Common Add-ons in Vermont
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Vermont, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Vermont
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Vermont?
Toyota
8 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Subaru
7 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
GMC
7 dealers · Avg score: 98/100
Chevrolet
6 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Honda
5 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Ford
5 dealers · Avg score: 98/100
Chrysler
5 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Dodge
5 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Jeep
5 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Ram
5 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Nissan
4 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Cadillac
3 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
Kia
2 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
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Vermont Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Vermont?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee in Vermont is $553, based on 193 verified out-the-door quotes from 62 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $149 above the $404 national average.
Which Vermont dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Key Cadillac of South Burlington charges the highest verified doc fee in Vermont at $899. Doc fees across the state range from $99 to $899.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Vermont?
Handy Buick GMC in Saint Albans City is the highest-rated dealer in Vermont with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Vermont?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Vermont dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 58 of 70 rated Vermont dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.