Dealer Fee Checker
Enter the fees from your dealer quote. We'll tell you which are legit, which are inflated, and which you should ask to remove.
Your Dealer Fees
Enter each fee from your dealer quote. Leave blank or 0 if not listed.
Covers paperwork processing. Varies by state — some cap it by law.
Pure dealer profit. Fully negotiable, sometimes called "admin fee" or "dealer prep."
Factory charge for shipping the car. Legit fee — same at every dealer for the same model.
State-mandated fee. Should match your state DMV schedule exactly.
Almost always a bogus upsell. Rarely worth more than $50 in product. Ask to remove it.
Another common upsell. A $10 can of Scotchgard does the same thing.
Costs the dealer ~$3 to apply. If charged, it should be under $100. Often $200-400.
Pure markup above MSRP. Walk away or negotiate — another dealer may not charge it.
Total Fees
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Pro Tip: The only non-negotiable fees are government fees (tax, title, registration) and factory destination charges. Everything else is dealer profit that can be negotiated or removed. Say: "I'd like the out-the-door price with only government-required fees."
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