Kansas Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Kansas? We analyzed 454 verified OTD quotes from 214 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 148 rated Kansas dealers is $513, $109 above the national average, based on 454 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Sunflower State
Kansas's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
24th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Kansas has the 24th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $513.
- 114 of 214 rated Kansas dealers earned an A for transparency; 74 earned a D or F.
- Tumminia Mazda in Olathe is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 8 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Kansas range from $7 to $1,037 — Noller Hyundai Lawrence charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Kansas is accessories, appearing on 33% of itemized quotes at an average of $4,760.
Kansas Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Kansas
The most transparent dealers in Kansas, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Tumminia Mazda
Olathe, KS
$214 below the Kansas average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMidway Motors Chevrolet
McPherson, KS
$114 below the Kansas average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLong Mcarthur Ford
Salina, KS
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBrandon Steven
Wichita, KSWichita, KS
Briggs Kia
Topeka, KSTopeka, KS
Reed Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram of Kansas City
Shawnee, KSShawnee, KS
Olathe Toyota
Olathe, KSOlathe, KS
BMW of Topeka
Topeka, KSTopeka, KS
BMW of Wichita
Wichita, KSWichita, KS
Randy Curnow Buick GMC Kansas City
Kansas City, KSKansas City, KS
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Highest Doc Fees in Kansas
These Kansas dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $513.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noller Hyundai Lawrence | $999 | 4 |
| 2 | Noller Hyundai Topeka | $999 | 5 |
| 3 | Kc Hyundai | $800 | 5 |
| 4 | Manhattan Hyundai Ford | $800 | 5 |
| 5 | Manhattan Hyundai | $800 | 4 |
| 6 | Manhattan Ford | $800 | 3 |
| 7 | Kansas City Hyundai | $800 | 4 |
| 8 | Rusty Eck Ford | $798 | 3 |
| 9 | Noller Ford Lawrence | $699 | 4 |
| 10 | Noller Olathe Supercenter | $699 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Kansas
These Kansas dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herl Chevrolet GMC | F 48/100 | — | 3 |
| Legends Toyota | F 57/100 | — | 7 |
| Car City Wholesale | F 57/100 | — | 4 |
| Honda of Olathe | D 60/100 | — | 18 |
| Conklin Automotive Group | D 60/100 | — | 4 |
| Subaru of Olathe | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Valor Ford | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Noller Hyundai Topeka | D 65/100 | $999 | 5 |
| Kc Hyundai | D 68/100 | $800 | 5 |
| Noller Hyundai Lawrence | D 68/100 | $999 | 4 |
Most Common Add-ons in Kansas
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Kansas, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Kansas
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Kansas?
Ford
28 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chevrolet
20 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Dodge
13 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Hyundai
13 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Chrysler
12 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Jeep
12 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Ram
11 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Toyota
10 dealers · Avg score: 65/100
GMC
10 dealers · Avg score: 60/100
Kia
6 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Honda
6 dealers · Avg score: 55/100
Nissan
6 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
MINI
5 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
BMW
5 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Buick
4 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
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Kansas Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kansas?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Kansas is $513, based on 454 verified out-the-door quotes from 148 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $109 above the $404 national average.
Which Kansas dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Noller Hyundai Lawrence charges the highest verified doc fee in Kansas at $999. Doc fees across the state range from $7 to $1,037.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Kansas?
Tumminia Mazda in Olathe is the highest-rated dealer in Kansas with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 8 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Kansas?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Kansas dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 114 of 214 rated Kansas dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.