Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 535 of 977 Colorado car dealers from 1,715 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $608.
302 of 535 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 128 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 19, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: C
71/100 average transparency score
10th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 535 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 977 dealers →Durango Kia
Durango, CO
$109 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp BMW
Highlands Ranch, CO
$608 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesTranswest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, CO
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesCentennial Leasing & Sales
Englewood, COEnglewood, CO
Heuberger 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
Ed Carroll Motor Company Inc.
Fort Collins, COFort Collins, CO
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More Dealers in Colorado
Majestic Motors Llc
Longmont, CO
Markley Buick GMC
Fort Collins, CO
Markley Honda
Fort Collins, CO
Martinez Cars Inc
Lakewood, CO
Maserati Denver
Highlands Ranch, CO
Master Auto Brokers Llc
Denver, CO
Max Motors
Denver, CO
Mazal Motors
Aurora, CO
Mc Cars & Trucks Llc
Denver, CO
McLaren Denver
Highlands Ranch, CO
Mcmanus Motors
Wheat Ridge, CO
Mellicks Motors
Denver, CO
Midtown Auto Sales Inc
Greeley, CO
Mike Maroone Chevrolet Longmont
Longmont, CO
Mike Maroone GMC Longmont
Longmont, CO
Mike Ward Alfa Romeo Of South Denver
Highlands Ranch, CO
Mile High Car Co
Colorado Springs, CO
Milligan Motors Llc
Pueblo, CO
Mister Auto
Lakewood, CO
Mmc Integrity Services
Denver, 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 284 rated Colorado dealers is $608, based on 1,715 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, Schomp BMW, Transwest GMC Isuzu lead the Colorado transparency rankings. 302 of 535 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 $608. 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.