Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 606 of 1001 Colorado car dealers from 1,704 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $618.
238 of 606 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 272 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: D
67/100 average transparency score
13th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 606 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1001 dealers →Transwest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, CO
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesHeuberger Subaru
Colorado Springs, CO
$29 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Loveland
Loveland, CO
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPueblo Toyota
Pueblo, COPueblo, CO
Winslow BMW Of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Markley Honda
Fort Collins, COFort Collins, CO
Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center
Durango, CODurango, CO
Town & Country Automall
Alamosa, COAlamosa, CO
Centennial Leasing & Sales
Englewood, COEnglewood, CO
Cherry Creek Automotive
Denver, CODenver, CO
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More Dealers in Colorado
Genesis Of Golden
Golden, CO · 3 verified quotes
Grand Junction Subaru
Grand Junction, CO · 3 verified quotes
Mountain Chevrolet Llc
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
Flatirons Subaru
Boulder, CO · 7 verified quotes
Pedersen Volvo Cars
Fort Collins, CO · 6 verified quotes
Phil Long Ford Of Motor City
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 verified quotes
5280 Motor Company
Longmont, CO · 5 verified quotes
Gebhardt BMW
Boulder, CO · 5 verified quotes
Clearshift
Loveland, CO · 4 verified quotes
Colorado Auto Finders
Centennial, CO · 4 verified quotes
Ed Carroll Volkswagen
Fort Collins, CO · 4 verified quotes
Stapp Interstate Toyota
Longmont, CO · 4 verified quotes
Emich Volkswagen Of Boulder
Boulder, CO · 3 verified quotes
Faricy Kia
Colorado Springs, CO · 3 verified quotes
Fort Collins Nissan
Fort Collins, CO · 3 verified quotes
John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows
Lone Tree, CO · 3 verified quotes
Bighorn Toyota
Glenwood Springs, CO · 7 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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 348 rated Colorado dealers is $618, based on 1,704 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Colorado sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Colorado?
Transwest GMC Isuzu, Heuberger Subaru, Mercedes-Benz Of Loveland lead the Colorado transparency rankings. 238 of 606 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 $618. 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.