Massachusetts Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Massachusetts? We analyzed 1,469 verified OTD quotes from 490 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 410 rated Massachusetts dealers is $559, $155 above the national average, based on 1,469 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bay State
Massachusetts's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
18th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Massachusetts has the 18th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $559.
- 350 of 490 rated Massachusetts dealers earned an A for transparency; 86 earned a D or F.
- Minuteman Volkswagen in Bedford is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Massachusetts range from $44 to $1,495 — Mckay Chevrolet charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Massachusetts is wheel locks, appearing on 41% of itemized quotes at an average of $173.
Massachusetts Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Massachusetts
The most transparent dealers in Massachusetts, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Minuteman Volkswagen
Bedford, MA
$64 below the Massachusetts average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesTufankjian Honda of Plymouth
Plymouth, MA
$60 below the Massachusetts average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesHerb Chambers Ford of Westborough
Westborough, MA
$60 below the Massachusetts average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesHerb Chambers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Millbury
Millbury, MAMillbury, MA
Koch Route 2 Toyota
Lancaster, MALancaster, MA
Audi Norwell
Norwell, MANorwell, MA
Ez Cars Motors
Auburn, MAAuburn, MA
Falmouth Toyota
Bourne, MABourne, MA
Johnson Ford
Pittsfield, MAPittsfield, MA
Gervais Kia
Lowell, MALowell, MA
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Highest Doc Fees in Massachusetts
These Massachusetts dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $559.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckay Chevrolet | $1,495 | 11 |
| 2 | Automax Preowned | $995 | 6 |
| 3 | Balise Hyundai | $995 | 11 |
| 4 | Country Nissan | $982 | 3 |
| 5 | Country Hyundai | $982 | 6 |
| 6 | Empire Automotive Group | $969 | 3 |
| 7 | The Highline Group | $895 | 3 |
| 8 | Empire Ford of New Bedford | $895 | 15 |
| 9 | Imperial Ford | $810 | 3 |
| 10 | Rodman Ford | $799 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Massachusetts
These Massachusetts dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Brookline | F 53/100 | — | 5 |
| Imperial Chevrolet | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Toyota of Braintree | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Choice Auto Center | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Mastria GMC | D 60/100 | — | 6 |
| Mastria Cadillac | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Hiller Company Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Mckay Chevrolet | D 65/100 | $1,495 | 11 |
| Balise Mazda | C 70/100 | $779 | 8 |
| Carfive | C 75/100 | $795 | 5 |
Most Common Add-ons in Massachusetts
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Massachusetts, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Massachusetts
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Massachusetts?
Ford
40 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Toyota
38 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Honda
31 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chevrolet
26 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chrysler
22 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Jeep
22 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Ram
22 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Subaru
21 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Dodge
20 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Hyundai
18 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Kia
17 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Nissan
15 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
GMC
14 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Mazda
14 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Volkswagen
12 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
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How Massachusetts compares to its neighbors
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Massachusetts Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Massachusetts?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Massachusetts is $559, based on 1,469 verified out-the-door quotes from 410 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $155 above the $404 national average.
Which Massachusetts dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Mckay Chevrolet charges the highest verified doc fee in Massachusetts at $1,495. Doc fees across the state range from $44 to $1,495.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Massachusetts?
Minuteman Volkswagen in Bedford is the highest-rated dealer in Massachusetts with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Massachusetts?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Massachusetts dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 350 of 490 rated Massachusetts dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.