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Best Car Dealers in Colorado

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 520 of 977 Colorado car dealers from 1,662 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $615.

278 of 520 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 132 earn a D or F

Data updated Aug 16, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Centennial State

Colorado's dealer grade: C

70/100 average transparency score

10th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 520 dealers with verified quotes.

$615
Avg Doc Fee
76%
No Add-ons
70/100
Avg Score
1,662
Verified Quotes

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1st place
A
100/100

Durango Kia

Durango, CO

$499doc fee

$116 below the Colorado average

No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Transwest GMC Isuzu

Henderson, CO

$595doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

Centennial Leasing & Sales

Englewood, CO

$250doc fee

$365 below the Colorado average

No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes

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4

Mercedes-Benz Of Loveland

Loveland, CO

A
5

Heuberger Subaru

Colorado Springs, CO

A
6

Landmark Lincoln

Englewood, CO

A
7

Mercedes-Benz Of Westminster

Westminster, CO

A
8

Montrose Nissan

Montrose, CO

A
9

Mercedes-Benz Of Denver

Denver, CO

A
10

Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center

Durango, CO

A

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Alpine Buick GMC South

Colorado Springs, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Am Enterprise Automotive Llc

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

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Automotive Imports

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

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Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

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Auto Sales Llc

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

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Big Jons Auto

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
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100/100
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Car Corner Denver

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

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A
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Carfinders Inc.

Littleton, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
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Carville's Auto Mart

Grand Junction, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Clearshift - Loveland

Loveland, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$595doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Cross Country Motors

Loveland, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Durango Toyota

Durango, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Elder Auto Group

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$280doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Elevated Motor Works

Englewood, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$299doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Front Range Auto Sales Llc

Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$300doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Fsl Motors

Aurora, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Happy Car Buys

Englewood, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$49doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Hellman Chevrolet

Delta, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
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Keesee Motor Company

Cortez, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$7doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Lighthouse Auto Sales Llc

Grand Junction, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$100doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Dealers by City in Colorado

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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 279 rated Colorado dealers is $615, based on 1,662 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. 278 of 520 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.

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How Colorado compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Utah
$432 avg doc fee
$183 less than Colorado
New Mexico
$366 avg doc fee
$249 less than Colorado
Kansas
$516 avg doc fee
$99 less than Colorado
Nebraska
$335 avg doc fee
$280 less than Colorado

Tips for Buying a Car in Colorado

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Colorado is $615. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.

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