Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 571 of 955 Colorado car dealers from 1,835 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $655.
188 of 571 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 306 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 3, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: D
65/100 average transparency score
12th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 571 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers in Colorado
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- A95/1002026
John Elway Cadillac of Park Meadows
Lone Tree, CO
3 verified quotes$699doc feeNo add-ons - A94/1002026
Infiniti of Denver
Aurora, CO
2 verified quotes$699doc feeNo add-ons
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 955 dealers →Schomp Ford
Denver, CO
$655 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp BMW
Highlands Ranch, CO
$655 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp Honda
Highlands Ranch, CO
$655 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesDurango Kia
Durango, CODurango, CO
Schomp Hyundai
Aurora, COAurora, CO
Bighorn Toyota
Glenwood Springs, COGlenwood Springs, CO
Durango Toyota
Durango, CODurango, CO
Schomp MINI
Highlands Ranch, COHighlands Ranch, CO
Transwest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, COHenderson, CO
Mercedes-Benz of Denver
Denver, CODenver, CO
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More Dealers in Colorado
Mercedes-Benz of Loveland
Loveland, CO · 5 verified quotes
Pueblo Toyota
Pueblo, CO · 5 verified quotes
Schomp Mazda
Aurora, CO · 5 verified quotes
Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 verified quotes
Schomp Nissan
Littleton, CO · 4 verified quotes
Grand Junction Subaru
Grand Junction, CO · 3 verified quotes
Hm Brown & Associates
Centennial, CO · 3 verified quotes
Morehart Murphy Subaru
Durango, CO · 3 verified quotes
Mountain Chevrolet
Glenwood Springs, CO · 3 verified quotes
Red Rock Honda
Grand Junction, CO · 3 verified quotes
Town & Country Automall
Alamosa, CO · 3 verified quotes
Fowler Kia of Longmont
Longmont, CO · 9 verified quotes
Pedersen Volvo Cars
Fort Collins, CO · 9 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 8 verified quotes
Phil Long Ford of Motor City
Colorado Springs, CO · 7 verified quotes
The Faricy Boys Ford
Canon City, CO · 6 verified quotes
Faricy Kia
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 verified quotes
Gebhardt BMW
Boulder, CO · 5 verified quotes
Fort Collins Nissan
Fort Collins, CO · 3 verified quotes
Mccloskey Truck Town
Colorado Springs, CO · 3 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 November 2026, the average documentation fee at 266 rated Colorado dealers is $655, based on 1,835 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 BMW, Schomp Honda lead the Colorado transparency rankings. 188 of 571 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 $655. 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.