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.

$714
Avg Doc Fee
64%
No Add-ons
86/100
Avg Score
951
Verified Quotes

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Manchester Mazda

Manchester, CT · 3 verified quotes

$695doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Putnam Kia

Putnam, CT · 3 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Schaller Subaru

Berlin, CT · 19 verified quotes

$699doc fee$12add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Prestige Volkswagen Of Stamford

Stamford, CT · 12 verified quotes

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Executive Chevrolet

Wallingford, CT · 10 verified quotes

$699doc feeNo add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Hoffman Honda

Simsbury, CT · 8 verified quotes

$735doc feeNo add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Riley Mazda

Stamford, CT · 8 verified quotes

$682doc feeNo add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Davidson Chevrolet

Canton, CT · 9 verified quotes

$189doc fee$103add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Executive Honda

Wallingford, CT · 4 verified quotes

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
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Dan Perkins Subaru

Milford, CT · 25 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam

Putnam, CT · 11 verified quotes

$699doc fee$211add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Columbia Kia

Columbia, CT · 9 verified quotes

$598doc fee$77add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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BMW Of Greenwich

Greenwich, CT · 3 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Capitol South Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

New London, CT · 3 verified quotes

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Volvo Cars Westport

Westport, CT · 3 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Middletown Toyota

Middletown, CT · 12 verified quotes

$689doc fee$72add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Colonial Subaru

Danbury, CT · 8 verified quotes

$699doc fee$50add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Audi Danbury

Danbury, CT · 4 verified quotes

$849doc feeNo add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Gates Buick GMC

Windham, CT · 4 verified quotes

$598doc fee$175add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Cargill Chevrolet

Putnam, CT · 14 verified quotes

$895doc feeNo add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
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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.