Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 219 of 774 Connecticut car dealers from 781 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $741.
128 of 219 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 20 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
6th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 219 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 774 dealers →Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford
Stamford, CT
$142 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesHonda Of Westport
Westport, CT
$42 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT
$105 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRiley Mazda
Stamford, CTStamford, CT
Schaller Subaru
Berlin, CTBerlin, CT
Mercedes-Benz Of New London
New London, CTNew London, CT
Ocean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Eurocars Plus
Groton, CTGroton, CT
Lia Hyundai Of Hartford
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Stafford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Union, CTUnion, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
T.E. A.M. Auto Center
Meriden, CT · 7 verified quotes
Lorensen Auto Group
Westbrook, CT · 7 verified quotes
Executive Kia
Wallingford, CT · 14 verified quotes
Key Hyundai Of Manchester
Vernon, CT · 4 verified quotes
Genesis Of Milford
Milford, CT · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · 8 verified quotes
Mitchell Volkswagen
Simsbury, CT · 3 verified quotes
Shaker's Family Lincoln
Watertown, CT · 3 verified quotes
Executive Dodge Jeep Ram
Wallingford, CT · 3 verified quotes
BMW Of North Haven
North Haven, CT · 8 verified quotes
Whaling City Ford
New London, CT · 3 verified quotes
Gengras Subaru
Torrington, CT · 9 verified quotes
Road Ready Used Cars
Ansonia, CT · 4 verified quotes
Wallingford GMC
Wallingford, CT · 3 verified quotes
Girard Nissan
Groton, CT · 3 verified quotes
Blasius Cadillac
Waterbury, CT · 11 verified quotes
Valenti Ford
Stonington, CT · 3 verified quotes
Car Central Auto Sales & Service
Wallingford, CT · 4 verified quotes
Gengras
East Hartford, CT · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of New London
New London, CT · 5 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 176 rated Connecticut dealers is $741, based on 781 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?
Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford, Honda Of Westport, Hoffman Honda lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 128 of 219 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 $741. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.