Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 303 of 787 Connecticut car dealers from 913 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $744.
188 of 303 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 43 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 303 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 787 dealers →Davidson Chevrolet
Canton, CT
$555 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesPrestige Volkswagen Of Stamford
Stamford, CT
$145 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesOcean Honda Milford
Milford, CT
$47 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesGallagher Buick GMC
New Britain, CTNew Britain, CT
Liberty Mazda
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Executive Nissan
North Haven, CTNorth Haven, CT
Gale Toyota
Enfield, CTEnfield, CT
Grossman Chevrolet
Old Saybrook, CTOld Saybrook, CT
Mitchell Selig Ford
Windsor, CTWindsor, CT
Eurocars Plus
Groton, CTGroton, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Putnam Kia
Putnam, CT · 4 verified quotes
Executive Kia
Wallingford, CT · 25 verified quotes
Middletown Toyota
Middletown, CT · 14 verified quotes
Columbia Kia
Columbia, CT · 10 verified quotes
Hoffman Toyota
Simsbury, CT · 10 verified quotes
Danbury Hyundai
Danbury, CT · 8 verified quotes
Hoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT · 8 verified quotes
BMW Of Waterbury
Waterbury, CT · 7 verified quotes
Colonial Subaru
Danbury, CT · 7 verified quotes
Riley Mazda
Stamford, CT · 7 verified quotes
Danbury Kia
Danbury, CT · 6 verified quotes
Gengras Volvo Cars East Hartford
East Hartford, CT · 6 verified quotes
BMW Of Darien
Darien, CT · 4 verified quotes
Capitol South Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
New London, CT · 3 verified quotes
Harte Volkswagen Of Meriden
Meriden, CT · 3 verified quotes
Pamby Motors
Ridgefield, CT · 3 verified quotes
Kia Of Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT · 9 verified quotes
D'Addario Nissan
Shelton, CT · 5 verified quotes
Acura Of Berlin
Berlin, CT · 3 verified quotes
Executive Dodge Jeep Ram
Wallingford, CT · 3 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 263 rated Connecticut dealers is $744, based on 913 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Connecticut sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?
Davidson Chevrolet, Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford, Ocean Honda Milford lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 188 of 303 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 $744. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 67% 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.