Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 274 of 800 Connecticut car dealers from 951 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $714.
178 of 274 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 18 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 1, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 274 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 800 dealers →Mercedes-Benz Of New London
New London, CT
$115 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 46 verified quotes
See the quotesGreentree Toyota
Brookfield, CT
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesLia Hyundai Of Hartford
Hartford, CT
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesFathers & Sons Volvo
East Granby, CTEast Granby, CT
Liberty Mazda
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Ocean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Honda Of Westport
Westport, CTWestport, CT
Eurocars Plus
Groton, CTGroton, CT
Executive Nissan
North Haven, CTNorth Haven, CT
Grossman Chevrolet
Old Saybrook, CTOld Saybrook, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Manchester Mazda
Manchester, CT · 3 verified quotes
Putnam Kia
Putnam, CT · 3 verified quotes
Schaller Subaru
Berlin, CT · 19 verified quotes
Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford
Stamford, CT · 12 verified quotes
Executive Chevrolet
Wallingford, CT · 10 verified quotes
Hoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT · 8 verified quotes
Riley Mazda
Stamford, CT · 8 verified quotes
Davidson Chevrolet
Canton, CT · 9 verified quotes
Executive Honda
Wallingford, CT · 4 verified quotes
Dan Perkins Subaru
Milford, CT · 25 verified quotes
Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam
Putnam, CT · 11 verified quotes
Columbia Kia
Columbia, CT · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT · 3 verified quotes
Capitol South Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
New London, CT · 3 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Westport
Westport, CT · 3 verified quotes
Middletown Toyota
Middletown, CT · 12 verified quotes
Colonial Subaru
Danbury, CT · 8 verified quotes
Audi Danbury
Danbury, CT · 4 verified quotes
Gates Buick GMC
Windham, CT · 4 verified quotes
Cargill Chevrolet
Putnam, CT · 14 verified quotes
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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 223 rated Connecticut dealers is $714, based on 951 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Connecticut sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?
Mercedes-Benz Of New London, Greentree Toyota, Lia Hyundai Of Hartford lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 178 of 274 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 $714. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% 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.