Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 169 of 763 Connecticut car dealers from 613 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $640.
87 of 169 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 15 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
10th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 169 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 763 dealers →Eurocars Plus
Groton, CT
$251 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesPrestige Volkswagen Of Stamford
Stamford, CT
$41 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesRiley Mazda
Stamford, CT
$270 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWs Healey Chevrolet
Fairfield, CTFairfield, CT
Columbia Kia
Columbia, CTColumbia, CT
Mercedes-Benz Of New London
New London, CTNew London, CT
Schaller Subaru
Berlin, CTBerlin, CT
Dan Perkins Subaru
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Volvo Cars Westport
Westport, CTWestport, CT
Lia Hyundai Of Hartford
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Executive Chevrolet
Wallingford, CT · 6 verified quotes
Davidson Chevrolet
Canton, CT · 9 verified quotes
Capitol South Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
New London, CT · 3 verified quotes
Executive Honda
Wallingford, CT · 3 verified quotes
Danbury Hyundai
Danbury, CT · 9 verified quotes
Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam
Putnam, CT · 10 verified quotes
Cargill Chevrolet
Putnam, CT · 11 verified quotes
Hoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT · 5 verified quotes
Crew Volkswagen Of Plainville
Plainville, CT · 3 verified quotes
Danbury Kia
Danbury, CT · 5 verified quotes
Kia Of Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT · 10 verified quotes
Greentree Toyota
Brookfield, CT · 7 verified quotes
Modern Mazda
Thomaston, CT · 17 verified quotes
Gallagher Buick GMC
New Britain, CT · 7 verified quotes
Middletown Toyota
Middletown, CT · 7 verified quotes
Hoffman Ford
East Hartford, CT · 4 verified quotes
Executive Dodge Jeep Ram
Wallingford, CT · 3 verified quotes
Tasca Ford Berlin
Berlin, CT · 12 verified quotes
GMC Of Watertown
Watertown, CT · 3 verified quotes
D'Addario Of Shelton
Shelton, CT · 8 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Connecticut
Connecticut Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Connecticut?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 169 rated Connecticut dealers is $640, based on 613 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?
Eurocars Plus, Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford, Riley Mazda lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 87 of 169 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 $640. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 54% 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.