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 quotesHoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT
$105 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesEurocars Plus
Groton, CT
$352 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of New London
New London, CTNew London, CT
Schaller Subaru
Berlin, CTBerlin, CT
Honda Of Westport
Westport, CTWestport, CT
Ocean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Riley Mazda
Stamford, CTStamford, CT
Lia Hyundai Of Hartford
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Stafford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Union, CTUnion, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Auto Care Motors
Vernon, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Drivex Auto
Plainville, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Acura Of Stamford
Stamford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
House Of Cars Llc
Waterbury, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Napoli Motors
Milford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
James Auto Ltd
Norwich, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Stafford
Union, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Brandton Honda
Branford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Paul Miller Nissan
Fairfield, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fairfield
Seymour, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capitol Garage Inc
Windham, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hoffman Lexus
East Hartford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Darien
Darien, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Troiano CDJR
Colchester, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nissan Of Norwich
Norwich, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Vachon GMC
Putnam, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Yara Motors
Manchester, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kia Of Groton
Groton, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shoreline Hyundai
Old Saybrook, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Porsche Greenwich
Greenwich, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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, Hoffman Honda, Eurocars Plus 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.