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Idaho Dealer Fee Report

How transparent are car dealers in Idaho? We analyzed 339 verified OTD quotes from 159 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.

As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 118 rated Idaho dealers is $395, $5 below the national average, based on 339 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Gem State

Idaho's dealer grade: C

75/100 average transparency score

32nd highest doc fees in the U.S.

159
Dealers
339
Quotes
75/100
Avg Score
$395
Avg Doc Fee
national avg: $400
79%
No Add-ons
$332
Avg Add-ons
(when present)

Key Findings

  • Idaho has the 32nd-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $395.
  • 95 of 159 rated Idaho dealers earned an A for transparency; 33 earned a D or F.
  • Peak Auto Sales Llc in Pocatello is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
  • Verified doc fees in Idaho range from $12 to $762Phil Meador Toyota charges the most.
  • The most common dealer add-on in Idaho is accessories, appearing on 63% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,231.

Idaho Dealer Grade Distribution

60%
A95
11%
B18
8%
C13
3%
D4
18%
F29

Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Idaho

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

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Highest Doc Fees in Idaho

These Idaho dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $395.

Lowest-Rated Dealers in Idaho

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

DealerGradeDoc FeeQuotes
Autosavvy Of Boise
D
69.9/100
$5994
Dennis Dillon GMC
C
72.9/100
$4994
Goode Motor Mazda
C
73.8/100
$5567
Young GMC Of Burley
B
81.5/100
$4484
Phil Meador Toyota
B
81.8/100
$68810
Peterson Chevrolet Buick Cadillac
B
82.5/100
$4995
Liberty GMC
B
84.1/100
$59916
Elite Auto Sales Llc
B
84.4/100
$4994
Caribou Ford
B
85/100
$2754
Dave Smith
B
86.4/100
$5494

Most Common Add-ons in Idaho

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

1
accessoriesavg $1,231
36 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $396
8 quotes
3
protection planavg $993
7 quotes
4
pro installed safety kitavg $1,349
4 quotes
5
vehicle info techavg $1,499
4 quotes
6
window tintavg $266
3 quotes

Dealers by Brand in Idaho

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How Idaho compares to its neighbors

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

Idaho Dealer Fee FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Idaho?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Idaho is $395, based on 339 verified out-the-door quotes from 118 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $5 below the $400 national average.

Which Idaho dealers charge the highest doc fees?

Phil Meador Toyota charges the highest verified doc fee in Idaho at $688. Doc fees across the state range from $12 to $762.

Who is the most transparent car dealer in Idaho?

Peak Auto Sales Llc in Pocatello is the highest-rated dealer in Idaho with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.

Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Idaho?

Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Idaho dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 95 of 159 rated Idaho dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.