Best Car Dealers in Delaware
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 80 of 166 Delaware car dealers from 278 verified out-the-door quotes. Delaware's average doc fee is $693.
60 of 80 rated Delaware dealers earn an A · 10 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The First State
Delaware's dealer grade: A
90/100 average transparency score
10th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 80 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 166 dealers →Nucar Mazda of New Castle
New Castle, DE
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSheridan Nissan
New Castle, DE
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesWinner Hyundai
Dover, DE
$98 below the Delaware average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesDelaware Subaru
Wilmington, DEWilmington, DE
Felton Holly Kia
Felton, DEFelton, DE
Union Park Volvo Cars
Wilmington, DEWilmington, DE
Kia of Wilmington
Wilmington, DEWilmington, DE
Nucar Chevrolet
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Winner Subaru
Dover, DEDover, DE
Porter Hyundai
Newark, DENewark, DE
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More Dealers in Delaware
Porter Chevrolet
Newark, DE · 5 verified quotes
Carman Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
New Castle, DE · 4 verified quotes
Carman Lincoln
New Castle, DE · 4 verified quotes
Lexus of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE · 33 verified quotes
Ourisman Tri-State Subaru
Newark, DE · 8 verified quotes
I.G. Burton BMW
Milford, DE · 4 verified quotes
Boulevard Lincoln
Millsboro, DE · 3 verified quotes
Hertrich Nissan of Dover
Dover, DE · 3 verified quotes
Hertrich Toyota of Milford
Milford, DE · 3 verified quotes
Nucar
New Castle, DE · 3 verified quotes
Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Dover
Dover, DE · 3 verified quotes
Union Park Buick GMC
Wilmington, DE · 4 verified quotes
Preston Hyundai of Millsboro
Millsboro, DE · 6 verified quotes
Martin Mazda
Newark, DE · 16 verified quotes
Martin Honda
Newark, DE · 7 verified quotes
Union Park Honda
Wilmington, DE · 4 verified quotes
Hertrich Hyundai of New Castle
New Castle, DE · 3 verified quotes
Price Honda
Dover, DE · 4 verified quotes
Union Park BMW
Wilmington, DE · 3 verified quotes
Price Toyota
New Castle, DE · 14 verified quotes
Delaware Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Delaware?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee at 71 rated Delaware dealers is $693, based on 278 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Delaware sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Delaware?
Nucar Mazda of New Castle, Sheridan Nissan, Winner Hyundai lead the Delaware transparency rankings. 60 of 80 rated Delaware dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Delaware 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 Delaware quotes are verified.
How Delaware 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 Delaware
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Delaware is $693. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 84% of dealers in Delaware 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.