Rhode Island Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Rhode Island? We analyzed 163 verified OTD quotes from 58 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 45 rated Rhode Island dealers is $416, $12 above the national average, based on 163 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
31st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Rhode Island has the 31st-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $416.
- 39 of 58 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A for transparency; 15 earned a D or F.
- Balise Honda of West Warwick in West Warwick is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Rhode Island range from $175 to $799 — Flood Mazda charges the most.
Rhode Island Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Rhode Island
The most transparent dealers in Rhode Island, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Balise Honda of West Warwick
West Warwick, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW of Warwick
Warwick, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesFlood Ford of East Greenwich
East Greenwich, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGrieco Honda
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
Grieco Toyota
East Providence, RIEast Providence, RI
MINI of Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown, RI
Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Tasca Chevrolet
Woonsocket, RIWoonsocket, RI
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Highest Doc Fees in Rhode Island
These Rhode Island dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $416.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flood Mazda | $622 | 4 |
| 2 | BMW of Warwick | $420 | 8 |
| 3 | MINI of Warwick | $420 | 4 |
| 4 | Saccucci Honda | $420 | 10 |
| 5 | Infiniti of Warwick | $420 | 3 |
| 6 | Balise Honda of West Warwick | $400 | 5 |
| 7 | Grieco Honda | $400 | 6 |
| 8 | Grieco Toyota | $400 | 3 |
| 9 | Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown | $400 | 5 |
| 10 | Toyota of Smithfield | $400 | 9 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Rhode Island
These Rhode Island dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hill Auto Sales and Service | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Flood Mazda | B 84/100 | $622 | 4 |
| Balise Chevrolet of Warwick | A 93/100 | $400 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Tiverton | A 96/100 | $400 | 4 |
| Flood Ford Lincoln | A 97/100 | $399 | 7 |
| Infiniti of Warwick | A 97/100 | $420 | 3 |
| Grieco Hyundai | A 98/100 | $400 | 5 |
| Volkswagen | A 98/100 | $250 | 8 |
| Tasca | A 99/100 | $399 | 15 |
| Balise Honda of West Warwick | A 100/100 | $400 | 5 |
Dealers by Brand in Rhode Island
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Rhode Island?
Toyota
5 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ford
4 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
Volvo
4 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Honda
3 dealers · Avg score: 100/100
GMC
3 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Kia
3 dealers · Avg score: 64/100
Chrysler
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Dodge
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Jeep
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Ram
2 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
BMW
2 dealers · Avg score: 100/100
Buick
2 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chevrolet
2 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Lincoln
2 dealers · Avg score: 99/100
Mazda
2 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
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Rhode Island Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Rhode Island is $416, based on 163 verified out-the-door quotes from 45 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $12 above the $404 national average.
Which Rhode Island dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Flood Mazda charges the highest verified doc fee in Rhode Island at $622. Doc fees across the state range from $175 to $799.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Rhode Island?
Balise Honda of West Warwick in West Warwick is the highest-rated dealer in Rhode Island with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Rhode Island?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Rhode Island dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 39 of 58 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.