Mississippi Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Mississippi? We analyzed 344 verified OTD quotes from 178 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 121 rated Mississippi dealers is $400, $4 below the national average, based on 344 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Magnolia State
Mississippi's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
33rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Mississippi has the 33rd-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $400.
- 105 of 178 rated Mississippi dealers earned an A for transparency; 58 earned a D or F.
- Bob Boyte Honda in Brandon is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 7 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Mississippi range from $10 to $599 — Marshall Ford charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Mississippi is protection plan, appearing on 39% of itemized quotes at an average of $689.
Mississippi Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Mississippi
The most transparent dealers in Mississippi, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Bob Boyte Honda
Brandon, MS
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesBob Boyte Honda Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesDossett Big 4 Buick GMC Cadillac Inc.
Tupelo, MS
$316 below the Mississippi average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesBarnes Crossing Kia
Saltillo, MSSaltillo, MS
Bob Boyte Honda Brandon
Brandon, MSBrandon, MS
Mac Haik Madison Chevrolet
Madison, MSMadison, MS
Oxford Toyota
Oxford, MSOxford, MS
Paul Moak Honda
Jackson, MSJackson, MS
Toyota of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MSHattiesburg, MS
Volvo Cars Jackson
Brandon, MSBrandon, MS
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Highest Doc Fees in Mississippi
These Mississippi dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $400.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Ford | $499 | 3 |
| 2 | Serra Toyota | $499 | 4 |
| 3 | Barnes Crossing Kia | $435 | 6 |
| 4 | Oxford Toyota | $435 | 3 |
| 5 | Mazda of Jackson | $435 | 6 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz of South Mississippi | $430 | 7 |
| 7 | Bob Boyte Honda Brandon | $425 | 3 |
| 8 | Mac Haik Madison Chevrolet | $425 | 3 |
| 9 | Paul Moak Honda | $425 | 5 |
| 10 | Toyota of Hattiesburg | $425 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Mississippi
These Mississippi dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossy of Picayune | F 37/100 | — | 3 |
| Geaux Ford | F 45/100 | — | 3 |
| Hyundai of Meridian | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Motorcars of Jackson | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Team Adaptive | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Nissan of Picayune | D 60/100 | — | 4 |
| Express Terry GMC | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Toyota of Hernando | D 60/100 | — | 5 |
| Homer Skelton Ford | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Jason Pilger Hyundai | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Mississippi
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Mississippi, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Mississippi
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Mississippi?
Ford
18 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Dodge
15 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Toyota
14 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Chrysler
14 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Jeep
14 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Ram
14 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Honda
11 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Chevrolet
11 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
GMC
10 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
Nissan
8 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Hyundai
7 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Buick
5 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Kia
4 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
Lincoln
3 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Volkswagen
3 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
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How Mississippi compares to its neighbors
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Mississippi Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Mississippi?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Mississippi is $400, based on 344 verified out-the-door quotes from 121 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $4 below the $404 national average.
Which Mississippi dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Marshall Ford charges the highest verified doc fee in Mississippi at $499. Doc fees across the state range from $10 to $599.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Mississippi?
Bob Boyte Honda in Brandon is the highest-rated dealer in Mississippi with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 7 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Mississippi?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Mississippi dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 105 of 178 rated Mississippi dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.