Iowa Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Iowa? We analyzed 150 verified OTD quotes from 40 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Iowa's benchmark doc fee is $180 — $210 below the national average.
Iowa Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Iowa
The most transparent dealers in Iowa based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Keast Auto Center | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Smart Honda | A 99.7/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Jim Baier Inc. | A 99.7/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Lindquist Ford | A 99.7/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Dan Deery Toyota | A 94.2/100 | 19 |
| #6 | Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota | A 93.7/100 | 6 |
| #7 | Deery Iowa City | A 92.7/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Mcgrath Toyota Of Iowa City | A 92.5/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Scherer Volvo | A 92/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Indy Hyundai | A 91.5/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Iowa
These Iowa dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $180.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scherer Volvo | $368 | 5 |
| 2 | Sugar Loaf Automotive | $350 | 4 |
| 3 | Indy Hyundai | $251 | 3 |
| 4 | Smart Honda | $180 | 3 |
| 5 | Jim Baier Inc. | $180 | 3 |
| 6 | Lindquist Ford | $180 | 3 |
| 7 | Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota | $180 | 6 |
| 8 | Deery Iowa City | $180 | 4 |
| 9 | Smart Toyota Of Quad Cities | $180 | 7 |
| 10 | Willis Automotive | $180 | 8 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Iowa
These Iowa dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Kuehl Honda | F 51/100 | $180 | 7 |
| Mcgrath Kia | C 76.2/100 | $180 | 20 |
| Witham Auto Centers | C 77/100 | $155 | 4 |
| Smart Honda Of Davenport | B 80.3/100 | $180 | 15 |
| Willis Automotive | B 80.4/100 | $180 | 8 |
| Smart Toyota Of Quad Cities | B 85.4/100 | $180 | 7 |
| Sugar Loaf Automotive | B 89.6/100 | $350 | 4 |
| Indy Hyundai | A 91.5/100 | $251 | 3 |
| Scherer Volvo | A 92/100 | $368 | 5 |
| Mcgrath Toyota Of Iowa City | A 92.5/100 | — | 4 |
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