Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 302 of 790 Connecticut car dealers from 928 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $743.
185 of 302 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 46 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 302 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 790 dealers →Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam
Putnam, CT
$44 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesDavidson Chevrolet
Canton, CT
$554 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesPrestige Volkswagen Of Stamford
Stamford, CT
$144 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesOcean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Gallagher Buick GMC
New Britain, CTNew Britain, CT
Liberty Mazda
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Executive Nissan
North Haven, CTNorth Haven, CT
Gale Toyota
Enfield, CTEnfield, CT
Eurocars Plus
Groton, CTGroton, CT
Heritage Valley Ford
Putnam, CTPutnam, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Greentree Toyota
Brookfield, CT · 15 verified quotes
Columbia Ford Kia
Columbia, CT · 9 verified quotes
Executive Chevrolet
Wallingford, CT · 16 verified quotes
Schaller Subaru
Berlin, CT · 10 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of New London
New London, CT · 6 verified quotes
Honda Of Westport
Westport, CT · 5 verified quotes
Bertera Subaru Of Hartford
Hartford, CT · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT · 3 verified quotes
Dan Perkins Subaru
Milford, CT · 12 verified quotes
Suburban Subaru
Vernon, CT · 12 verified quotes
Manchester Honda
Manchester, CT · 7 verified quotes
Grossman Chevrolet
Old Saybrook, CT · 6 verified quotes
Audi Danbury
Danbury, CT · 4 verified quotes
Executive Honda
Wallingford, CT · 3 verified quotes
Valenti Auto Center
Watertown, CT · 3 verified quotes
Lia Hyundai Of Hartford
Hartford, CT · 5 verified quotes
Gates GMC
Windham, CT · 4 verified quotes
Mitchell Selig Ford
Windsor, CT · 4 verified quotes
Northwest Hills Chevrolet GMC
Torrington, CT · 4 verified quotes
Putnam Kia
Putnam, CT · 4 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Connecticut
Connecticut Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Connecticut?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 259 rated Connecticut dealers is $743, based on 928 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Connecticut sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?
Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam, Davidson Chevrolet, Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 185 of 302 rated Connecticut dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Connecticut 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 Connecticut quotes are verified.
How Connecticut 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 Connecticut
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Connecticut is $743. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 66% of dealers in Connecticut 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.