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 →Hoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT
$105 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesPrestige Volkswagen Of Stamford
Stamford, CT
$142 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesRiley Mazda
Stamford, CT
$371 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of New London
New London, CTNew London, CT
Ocean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Eurocars Plus
Groton, CTGroton, CT
Honda Of Westport
Westport, CTWestport, CT
Schaller Subaru
Berlin, CTBerlin, CT
Lia Hyundai Of Hartford
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Stafford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Union, CTUnion, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Wiz Sports And Imports
Milford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wetmore's Inc.
New Milford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Todd Nissan Of Torrington
Torrington, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Acura By Executive
North Haven, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Middletown Nissan
Middletown, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Minchin GMC
Stamford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kia Of East Hartford
East Hartford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Torrington Ford
Torrington, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Scranton Of Vernon
Vernon, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nissan Of Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mazda Of Milford
Milford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Girard Toyota
New London, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mario D'Addario Buick GMC
Shelton, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Karl Chevrolet
New Canaan, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crowley Kia
Bristol, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Acura Of Milford
Milford, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Westbrook Honda
Westbrook, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
George Harte Infiniti
Wallingford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Import Motors Of Old Saybrook, Llc
Old Saybrook, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gengras East Hartford
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?
Hoffman Honda, Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford, Riley Mazda 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.