Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 616 of 1017 Colorado car dealers from 1,804 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $625.
233 of 616 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 289 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: D
68/100 average transparency score
13th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 616 dealers with verified quotes.
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1017 dealers →Schomp Ford
Denver, CO
$625 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp Honda
Highlands Ranch, CO
$625 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp BMW
Highlands Ranch, CO
$625 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp Hyundai
Aurora, COAurora, CO
Mercedes-Benz of Denver
Denver, CODenver, CO
Schomp MINI
Highlands Ranch, COHighlands Ranch, CO
Transwest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, COHenderson, CO
Heuberger Subaru
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Mercedes-Benz of Loveland
Loveland, COLoveland, CO
Pueblo Toyota
Pueblo, COPueblo, CO
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More Dealers in Colorado
Schomp Mazda
Aurora, CO · 5 verified quotes
Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 verified quotes
Markley Honda
Fort Collins, CO · 4 verified quotes
Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center
Durango, CO · 4 verified quotes
Schomp Nissan
Littleton, CO · 4 verified quotes
Schomp Subaru
Denver, CO · 4 verified quotes
Town & Country Automall
Alamosa, CO · 4 verified quotes
Centennial Leasing & Sales
Englewood, CO · 3 verified quotes
Cherry Creek Automotive
Denver, CO · 3 verified quotes
Mountain Chevrolet
Glenwood Springs, CO · 3 verified quotes
Durango Kia
Durango, CO · 14 verified quotes
Phil Long Ford of Denver
Denver, CO · 20 verified quotes
Johnson Auto Plaza
Brighton, CO · 17 verified quotes
Bighorn Toyota
Glenwood Springs, CO · 9 verified quotes
Pedersen Volvo Cars
Fort Collins, CO · 9 verified quotes
Flatirons Subaru
Boulder, CO · 7 verified quotes
5280 Motor Company
Longmont, CO · 6 verified quotes
Phil Long Ford of Motor City
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 verified quotes
Gebhardt BMW
Boulder, CO · 5 verified quotes
Clearshift
Loveland, CO · 4 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Colorado
Colorado doc fee law
Colorado has no cap on dealer "D&H" (dealer handling) fees, though they must be included in the advertised price. Handling fees of $500 to $800 are common.
Colorado Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Colorado?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 332 rated Colorado dealers is $625, based on 1,804 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Colorado sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Colorado?
Schomp Ford, Schomp Honda, Schomp BMW lead the Colorado transparency rankings. 233 of 616 rated Colorado dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Colorado dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Colorado quotes are verified.
How Colorado compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Colorado
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Colorado is $625. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% of dealers in Colorado charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.