Michigan Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Michigan? We analyzed 644 verified OTD quotes from 200 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Michigan's average doc fee is $286 — $114 below the national average.
Michigan Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Michigan
The most transparent dealers in Michigan based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kia Of Canton | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #2 | Zeigler Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Betten | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Cole Automotive Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Ed Rinke | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Serra Honda Grandville | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #7 | Suburban Cadillac Of Plymouth | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #8 | Suburban Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills | A 99.1/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Lafontaine | A 98.8/100 | 20 |
Highest Doc Fees in Michigan
These Michigan dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $286.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suburban Mazda Of Farmington Hills | $530 | 4 |
| 2 | Nick Mayer Ford East Wickliffe | $387 | 8 |
| 3 | Zeigler Automotive Group | $378 | 3 |
| 4 | Suburban Chevrolet | $350 | 4 |
| 5 | Williams Kia | $340 | 4 |
| 6 | Pure Honda Ferndale | $304 | 4 |
| 7 | Spartan Toyota | $304 | 7 |
| 8 | Kia Of Canton | $280 | 7 |
| 9 | Betten | $280 | 4 |
| 10 | Cole Automotive Group | $280 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Michigan
These Michigan dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Cadillac Of Troy | D 67.3/100 | $280 | 4 |
| Suburban Toyota Of Farmington Hills | C 72.8/100 | $280 | 6 |
| Spartan Toyota | C 75.8/100 | $304 | 7 |
| Jmb Auto Sports Llc | C 76.3/100 | $280 | 3 |
| Hodges Imported Cars, Inc. | C 77.8/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Pauli Ford | C 78.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Glassman | C 78.7/100 | $280 | 3 |
| Williams Kia | C 79/100 | $340 | 4 |
| Shea Automotive Group | C 79.2/100 | $280 | 5 |
| Crippen | B 80.3/100 | $280 | 6 |
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