Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 575 of 1002 Colorado car dealers from 1,893 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $613.
344 of 575 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 119 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: C
74/100 average transparency score
12th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 575 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1002 dealers →Durango Kia
Durango, CO
$114 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesTranswest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, CO
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesCentennial Leasing & Sales
Englewood, CO
$357 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesHeuberger Subaru
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Loveland
Loveland, COLoveland, CO
Landmark Lincoln
Englewood, COEnglewood, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Westminster
Westminster, COWestminster, CO
Pueblo Toyota
Pueblo, COPueblo, CO
Winslow BMW Of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Ed Carroll Volkswagen
Fort Collins, COFort Collins, CO
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More Dealers in Colorado
Mercedes-Benz Of Denver
Denver, CO · 4 verified quotes
Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center
Durango, CO · 4 verified quotes
Cherry Creek Automotive
Denver, CO · 3 verified quotes
Mountain Chevrolet Llc
Glenwood Springs, CO · 3 verified quotes
Johnson Auto Plaza
Brighton, CO · 24 verified quotes
Schomp BMW
Highlands Ranch, CO · 12 verified quotes
Mr. Roberts Auto Sales
Denver, CO · 4 verified quotes
Bighorn Toyota
Glenwood Springs, CO · 8 verified quotes
Pedersen Volvo Cars
Fort Collins, CO · 6 verified quotes
Clearshift
Loveland, CO · 5 verified quotes
Colorado Auto Finders
Centennial, CO · 5 verified quotes
Schomp Subaru
Denver, CO · 5 verified quotes
Subaru Of Loveland
Loveland, CO · 5 verified quotes
Grand Junction Subaru
Grand Junction, CO · 4 verified quotes
Stapp Interstate Toyota
Longmont, CO · 3 verified quotes
Phil Long Ford Of Denver
Denver, CO · 22 verified quotes
Toyota Of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 22 verified quotes
Fowler Kia
Longmont, CO · 11 verified quotes
Gebhardt BMW
Boulder, CO · 8 verified quotes
Flatirons Subaru
Boulder, 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 312 rated Colorado dealers is $613, based on 1,893 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Colorado sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Colorado?
Durango Kia, Transwest GMC Isuzu, Centennial Leasing & Sales lead the Colorado transparency rankings. 344 of 575 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 $613. 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.