Best Car Dealers in New York
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 720 of 2,176 New York car dealers from 2,115 quotes from the past year. The median New York dealer charges $175 in total dealer fees.
618 of 720 rated New York dealers earn an A · 11 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: A
95/100 average transparency score
3rd lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 720 dealers with quotes from the past year.
CarEdge Certified dealers in New York
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
- A100/1002026
Ferrario Ford
Elmira, NY
5 quotes, past year$175dealer feesNo quoted add-onsAt the New York median
- A100/1002026
Fredonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Fredonia, NY
3 quotes, past year$175dealer feesNo quoted add-onsAt the New York median
- A99/1002026
South Shore Nissan
Amityville, NY
4 quotes, past year$175dealer feesNo quoted add-onsAt the New York median
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2,176 dealers →New Rochelle Toyota
New Rochelle, NY
$2 above the New York median
No quoted add-ons · 17 quotes, past year
See the quotesMohawk Honda
Schenectady, NY
At the New York median
No quoted add-ons · 16 quotes, past year
See the quotesDepaula Ford
Albany, NY
At the New York median
No quoted add-ons · 15 quotes, past year
See the quotesKia of West Nyack
West Nyack, NYWest Nyack, NY
Middletown Mazda
Middletown, NYMiddletown, NY
Subaru White Plains
Elmsford, NYElmsford, NY
Island Mazda
Staten Island, NYStaten Island, NY
Paul Conte Cadillac
Freeport, NYFreeport, NY
Rallye BMW
Westbury, NYWestbury, NY
New Country Lexus of Latham
Latham, NYLatham, NY
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More Dealers in New York
Dave Pirro Ford
Skaneateles, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
David Chevrolet
Niagara Falls, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Davidson Nissan
Watertown, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Depaula Auto Group
Albany, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Depaula Chevrolet
Albany, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Depaula Mazda
Albany, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Driver's Village
Cicero, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
East Chester Auto Group Inc.
Kingston, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
East Hills Subaru of Roslyn
Roslyn, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Ellis Chevrolet
Malone, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Emerling Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Springville, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Empire Nissan of Bay Ridge
Brooklyn, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Empire Volvo Cars Smithtown
Saint James, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Enterprise Car Sales East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
F.X. Caprara Car Company
Phoenix, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
F.X. Caprara Ford of Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Ferrario Auto Team of Elmira
Elmira, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Fox Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Auburn, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Frank Siena's Auto Sales Inc.
New Hampton, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Fredonia Ford Inc
Fredonia, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the New York median ($175).
New York Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in New York?
As of November 2026, the median New York dealer charges $175 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. New York law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $175.
Who are the best car dealers in New York?
New Rochelle Toyota, Mohawk Honda and Depaula Ford lead the New York transparency rankings. 618 of 720 rated New York dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are New York dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the New York median), 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
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in New York
- Know the dealer fees: The median New York dealer charges $175 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 92% of New York quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.