Utah Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Utah? We analyzed 978 verified OTD quotes from 416 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 297 rated Utah dealers is $448, $44 above the national average, based on 978 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Beehive State
Utah's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
29th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Utah has the 29th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $448.
- 215 of 416 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparency; 130 earned a D or F.
- Young Subaru in Ogden is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 6 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Utah range from $75 to $999 — Driven Auto Sales charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Utah is accessories, appearing on 35% of itemized quotes at an average of $596.
Utah Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Utah
The most transparent dealers in Utah, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Young Subaru
Ogden, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesYoung Hyundai
Ogden, UT
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDoug Smith Kia
Lindon, UT
$49 below the Utah average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesDoug Smith Subaru
American Fork, UTAmerican Fork, UT
Findlay Subaru
St. George, UTSt. George, UT
Summit Auto Sales
Pleasant Grove, UTPleasant Grove, UT
Jerry Seiner Kia, Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT
Larry H Miller Chevrolet Murray
Murray, UTMurray, UT
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy
Sandy, UTSandy, UT
Larry H. Miller Honda Murray
Murray, UTMurray, UT
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Highest Doc Fees in Utah
These Utah dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $448.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driven Auto Sales | $977 | 4 |
| 2 | Kentson Car Company | $895 | 5 |
| 3 | Karl Malone Auto Group | $750 | 11 |
| 4 | Parkline Motors | $695 | 10 |
| 5 | Strong Volkswagen | $599 | 4 |
| 6 | The Used Car Factory | $599 | 6 |
| 7 | Automatch | $599 | 9 |
| 8 | Driven Auto Sales Utah | $598 | 3 |
| 9 | Rand's Auto Sales | $598 | 3 |
| 10 | Southtowne Mitsubishi | $589 | 8 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Utah
These Utah dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autosavvy Draper | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| High Country Auto | F 54/100 | — | 3 |
| Liquidation Services LLC | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Karl Malone Toyota | D 60/100 | — | 5 |
| Family Auto Sales LLC | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Tooele Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 60/100 | — | 8 |
| Cannon Classic Cars | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Discover Auto Group | C 70/100 | $499 | 4 |
| Parkline Motors | C 72/100 | $695 | 10 |
| Newby Buick GMC | C 77/100 | $499 | 3 |
Most Common Add-ons in Utah
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Utah, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Utah
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Utah?
Ford
22 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Chrysler
20 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Dodge
20 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Jeep
20 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Ram
19 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chevrolet
16 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Toyota
10 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
GMC
9 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Honda
8 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
Volkswagen
7 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Subaru
7 dealers · Avg score: 97/100
Nissan
7 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Mazda
6 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Hyundai
6 dealers · Avg score: 95/100
Kia
6 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
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How Utah compares to its neighbors
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Utah Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Utah?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Utah is $448, based on 978 verified out-the-door quotes from 297 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $44 above the $404 national average.
Which Utah dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Driven Auto Sales charges the highest verified doc fee in Utah at $977. Doc fees across the state range from $75 to $999.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Utah?
Young Subaru in Ogden is the highest-rated dealer in Utah with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 6 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Utah?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Utah dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 215 of 416 rated Utah dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.