Best Car Dealers in New Jersey
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 458 of 1640 New Jersey car dealers from 1,820 verified out-the-door quotes. New Jersey's average doc fee is $712.
245 of 458 rated New Jersey dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Garden State
New Jersey's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 458 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1640 dealers →Elkins Chevrolet
Evesham, NJ
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesColeman Buick GMC
Lawrence Township, NJ
$217 below the New Jersey average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesHamilton Mazda
Hamilton Township, NJ
$194 below the New Jersey average
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesCrestmont Volkswagen
Pequannock Township, NJPequannock Township, NJ
Barlow Buick GMC
Stafford Township, NJStafford Township, NJ
Freehold Subaru
Freehold, NJFreehold, NJ
Frank's GMC
Lyndhurst, NJLyndhurst, NJ
Cherry Hill Imports
Cherry Hill, NJCherry Hill, NJ
Shore Toyota
Hamilton, NJHamilton, NJ
Irwin Lincoln
Freehold, NJFreehold, NJ
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New Jersey Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in New Jersey?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 364 rated New Jersey dealers is $712, based on 1,820 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in New Jersey?
Elkins Chevrolet, Coleman Buick GMC, Hamilton Mazda lead the New Jersey transparency rankings. 245 of 458 rated New Jersey dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are New Jersey 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 New Jersey quotes are verified.
How New Jersey 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 New Jersey
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in New Jersey is $712. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% of dealers in New Jersey 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.