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
Acura By Executive
North Haven, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Branhaven
Branford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Central Mazda
Plainfield, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Manchester Mazda
Manchester, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mcmahon Ford
Norwalk, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Valenti Audi
Watertown, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Auto Fair Inc.
West Haven, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Autotown
Stratford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Barts Automotive Sales
Watertown, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ben Mitchell
Farmington, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bradley Motors Inc
Windsor Locks, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Branford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Campbell Motor Sales
West Haven, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Corner Retail Sales
Manchester, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Central Auto Group
Plainfield, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Charles Toyota
Norwich, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Coachlight Motors
East Windsor, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crowley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bristol, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Curtiss Ryan Honda
Shelton, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Devan Chevrolet Of Wilton
Wilton, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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.