Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 531 of 976 Colorado car dealers from 1,704 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $611.
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 976 dealers →Durango Kia
Durango, CO
$112 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
$361 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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More Dealers in Colorado
Durango Lincoln
Durango, CO
Durango Motor Company
Durango, CO
Dye Autos
Wheat Ridge, CO
E-z Motors Llc
La Salle, CO
Echopark Centennial
Centennial, CO
Echopark Thornton
Thornton, CO
Elevated Autos
Fort Lupton, CO
Elite Auto Rides Llc
Aurora, CO
Elite Motors
Arvada, CO
Emich Vw Of Boulder
Boulder, CO
Enterprise Car Sales Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Enterprise Car Sales Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, CO
Enterprise Car Sales Thornton
Denver, CO
Era Automotive Group
Aurora, CO
European Autohaus Co
Denver, CO
Ez Breezy Autos
Lakewood, CO
Family Auto And Truck Center
Grand Junction, CO
Faricy Automotive
Salida, CO
Faricy Chevrolet
Salida, CO
Faricy GMC
Salida, 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 $611, 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?
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 $611. 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.