Best Car Dealers in Delaware
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 62 of 171 Delaware car dealers from 211 verified out-the-door quotes. Delaware's average doc fee is $608.
42 of 62 rated Delaware dealers earn an A · 6 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The First State
Delaware's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
11th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 62 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 171 dealers →Winner Ford
Dover, DE
$41 below the Delaware average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesCarman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
New Castle, DE
$309 below the Delaware average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCarman
New Castle, DE
$309 below the Delaware average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWinner Subaru
Dover, DEDover, DE
Sheridan Nissan
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Nucar Delaware
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Porter Hyundai
Newark, DENewark, DE
Carman Ford Main
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Holly Kia
Felton, DEFelton, DE
Martin Dealerships
Newark, DENewark, DE
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Drivetime NEW Castle
New Castle, DE
Enterprise Car Sales Newark
Newark, DE
Es Motors-dagsboro Location
Dagsboro, DE
Felton Holly Kia
Felton, DE
First State Auto World Inc.
Wilmington, DE
First State Chevrolet
Georgetown, DE
Frederick Ford Inc.
Seaford, DE
Gaz Auto Sales
Wilmington, DE
Gene's Auto Sales
Selbyville, DE
Glacier Auto Sales
Wilmington, DE
Glacier Auto Sales 2
New Castle, DE
Golden Motors Llc
Wilmington, DE
Goodfellas Automotive Group
Laurel, DE
Great Cars
Middletown, DE
Harrington Motor World Llc
Harrington, DE
Hertrich Acura
New Castle, DE
Hertrich Buick GMC Of Seaford
Seaford, DE
Hertrich Ford Of Milford
Milford, DE
Hertrich Infiniti Of Newark
Newark, DE
Hertrich Lincoln Of Milford
Milford, DE
Delaware Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Delaware?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 48 rated Delaware dealers is $608, based on 211 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Delaware?
Winner Ford, Carman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Carman lead the Delaware transparency rankings. 42 of 62 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 $608. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 85% 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.