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Are Dealer Fees Negotiable?

Are dealer fees negotiable in the US—some are (doc fee, prep, add-ons); tax and title are mandatory; get full OTD in writing.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

Dealer Fee Laws by State

Dealer fee laws by state in the US—doc fee caps and disclosure vary; check your state so you know what's allowed.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

Dealer Fees Explained Line by Line

Dealer fees explained line by line in the US—doc fee, destination, prep, tax so you see what you're paying.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Ownership Cost Breakdown

Hidden Fees That Inflate Car Ownership Cost

Hidden fees that inflate car ownership cost in the US—doc fees, add-ons, registration, and how to avoid overpaying.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

How Dealers Hide Profit in Fees

How dealers hide profit in fees in the US—doc fee, prep, add-ons can be marked up so you get full OTD in writing.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Mandatory vs Optional Dealer Fees

Mandatory vs optional dealer fees in the US—tax and title are mandatory; doc fee and add-ons vary so you know what to pay.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

What Is a Documentation Fee?

What is a documentation fee in the US—doc fee is dealer charge for paperwork; amount and negotiability vary by state.

January 31, 20261 min read
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