Best Car Dealers in New York
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 576 of 2289 New York car dealers from 1,859 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $223.
349 of 576 rated New York dealers earn an A · 110 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 576 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2289 dealers →Manhattan Motorcars
New York, NY
$48 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesTeddy Volkswagen
Bronx, NY
$48 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesColandrea Buick Gmc, Inc
Newburgh, NY
$48 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRc Lacy Ford
Catskill, NYCatskill, NY
Gault Auto Mall
Endicott, NYEndicott, NY
Bidleman Ford Auburn
Auburn, NYAuburn, NY
West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NYBowmansville, NY
West Herr Toyota Of Canandaigua
Canandaigua, NYCanandaigua, NY
Williams Toyota Of Elmira
Horseheads, NYHorseheads, NY
Healey Kia
Newburgh, NYNewburgh, NY
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Dealers by City in New York
New York doc fee law
New York caps dealer documentation fees at $175 by statute. Watch the rest of the quote instead: New York dealers commonly recover margin through add-ons like VIN etching and appearance packages.
New York Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in New York?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 396 rated New York dealers is $223, based on 1,859 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps New York doc fees at approximately $175.
Who are the best car dealers in New York?
Manhattan Motorcars, Teddy Volkswagen, Colandrea Buick Gmc, Inc lead the New York transparency rankings. 349 of 576 rated New York dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are New York 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 York quotes are verified.
How New York 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 York
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in New York is $223. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% of dealers in New York 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.