Best Car Dealers in New York
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 772 of 2328 New York car dealers from 2,135 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $220.
442 of 772 rated New York dealers earn an A · 232 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 772 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2328 dealers →Depaula Ford
Albany, NY
$45 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesMazda Of Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NY
$45 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesMohawk Honda
Schenectady, NY
$45 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesNew Country Lexus Of Latham
Latham, NYLatham, NY
Subaru White Plains
Elmsford, NYElmsford, NY
Island Mazda
Staten Island, NYStaten Island, NY
Kia Of West Nyack
West Nyack, NYWest Nyack, NY
Palisades Mazda
Nyack, NYNyack, NY
Curry Toyota
Cortlandt, NYCortlandt, NY
Bidleman Ford
Auburn, NYAuburn, NY
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West Herr Subaru Of Rochester
Rochester, NY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Bowmansville, NY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Kenmore, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Rochester, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Alan Schaefer
Gowanda, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Alfa Romeo Of White Plains
White Plains, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Allstar Imports And Preowned
Canandaigua, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Albany, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Arnold Chevrolet
West Babylon, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Of Macomb
Macomb, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Baron Honda
Patchogue, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Basil Ford
Cheektowaga, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Beverly Hills Auto Group
Elmont, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bill Rapp GMC
Syracuse, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bill Volz's Westchester CDJR
Cortlandt Manor, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Binghamton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc
Binghamton, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW MINI Of Freeport
Freeport, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Manhasset
Manhasset, NY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 556 rated New York dealers is $220, based on 2,135 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?
Depaula Ford, Mazda Of Valley Stream, Mohawk Honda lead the New York transparency rankings. 442 of 772 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 $220. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 84% 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.