Free dealer tool
Out-the-Door Price Checker
The FTC’s rule of thumb: if the customer can’t walk out without paying it, it belongs in the advertised price. Enter your numbers and we’ll show which fees must move into your headline price — and your compliant all-in number.
Runs in your browser. Educational only — not legal advice.
Works on some dealer sites. Many load prices with JavaScript and can’t be read automatically — if so, just enter the numbers below.
Everything else a customer pays before driving off
Add each fee and pick its type. We’ll classify what must be in the advertised price.
Want the full picture of where you stand?
Run the 2-minute FTC Pricing Readiness Check for a grade across ads, fees, inventory, and process — with links to the official FTC sources.
Frequently asked questions
Which fees does the FTC require in a dealer’s advertised price?
The FTC’s rule of thumb: if a customer can’t walk out without paying it, it belongs in the advertised price. That includes doc/processing, dealer prep, electronic filing, reconditioning, freight/destination, advertising, and any required add-on. Only government taxes and government registration/title fees may be excluded.
What is an out-the-door (OTD) price?
The out-the-door price is the total a customer pays to drive away — the advertised price plus all mandatory dealer fees, government taxes, and registration. This free calculator separates the FTC-compliant advertised price (vehicle + mandatory dealer fees) from the full OTD figure (which also includes taxes and registration).
Can a doc fee be left out of the advertised price?
No. Doc and processing fees are mandatory dealer charges, so the FTC says they must appear in the advertised price in all 50 states. Only government taxes and registration/title fees may be excluded from the advertised number.
Is this calculator legal advice?
No. It is an educational tool that reflects publicly stated FTC pricing expectations as of June 2026 and does not certify compliance. Consult qualified legal counsel before changing how you advertise prices. State rules vary — for example, California’s CARS Act takes effect October 1, 2026.