Dealer Fees in Montana
Real fee data from 20 verified buyer deals across 11 dealerships
$379
Avg Doc Fee
No Cap
State Cap
$300 – $549
Range Seen
Montana has no doc fee cap
Without a state cap, Montana dealers can charge any amount for documentation. This makes it especially important to check actual fee data before visiting a dealer. The table below shows real fees from verified buyer deal sheets.
No sales tax on vehicles
Montana Dealers by Doc Fee (Lowest First)
| Dealer | City | Doc Fee | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marthaler Honda of Helena | Helena | $300 | 4 |
| Mildenberger Motors | Hamilton | $350 | 1 |
| Leskovar Motors, | Butte | $399 | 3 |
| Ressler Motors | Bozeman | $399 | 2 |
| Bob Smith Ford Lincoln Mazda Mitsubishi | Billings | $399 | 1 |
| Denny Menholt Honda | Bozeman | $399 | 4 |
| Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Billings | Billings | $549 | 1 |
Based on verified buyer deal sheets. Doc fees extracted from itemized fee breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dealer doc fee in Montana?
Based on 15 verified buyer deal sheets, the average documentation fee at Montana dealerships is $379. Actual fees range from $300 to $549.
Does Montana cap dealer doc fees?
Montana does not have a state-mandated cap on dealer documentation fees. This means fees can vary widely. Always negotiate doc fees as part of your deal.
Are dealer fees negotiable in Montana?
Doc fees are generally fixed per dealership but you can negotiate the overall deal to offset them. Add-ons (paint protection, VIN etching, pro packs) are almost always negotiable — ask to have them removed.