Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 531 of 979 Colorado car dealers from 1,705 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $610.
285 of 531 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 134 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 19, 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 531 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 979 dealers →Durango Kia
Durango, CO
$111 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
$360 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 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
Montrose Nissan
Montrose, COMontrose, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Denver
Denver, CODenver, CO
Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center
Durango, CODurango, CO
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Wray, CO
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Boulder, CO
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Grand Junction, CO
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Loveland, CO
Brighton Auto Sales Inc
Brighton, CO
Broomfield Automotive, LLC
Broomfield, CO
Burgio Motors
Longmont, CO
C & R Motorsports
Grand Junction, CO
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Denver, CO
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Denver, CO
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Greenwood Village, CO
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Denver, CO
Carfinders Incorporated
Littleton, CO
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Aurora, CO
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Denver, CO
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Fort Collins, CO
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 283 rated Colorado dealers is $610, based on 1,705 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. 285 of 531 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 $610. 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.