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.

$175
Median Dealer Fees
$145 Avg Doc Fee
92%
No Quoted Add-ons
95/100
Avg Score
2,115
Quotes, 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.

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Mazda 112

Medford, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$177dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Meadowland of Carmel CDJR

Carmel Hamlet, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

Dealer fees not shownNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown

Saint James, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

Dealer fees not shownNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Metro Mike Trading & Cycles

Albany, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Middletown Auto Sales

Middletown, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Middletown Volkswagen

Middletown, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Mike Smith Buick GMC

Lockport, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

Dealer fees not shownNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mm Enterprises

East Syracuse, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Mullen Motors Inc

Southold, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Nemer Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Queensbury

Queensbury, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Nissan Kia of Middletown

New Hampton, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Northway Toyota

Latham, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Nye Buick GMC

Oneida, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Nye Toyota

Oneida, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Paragon Cars

Woodside, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Parkside Auto

Niagara Falls, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Performance Motor Cars

Wappingers Falls, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Platinum Auto Gallery

Valley Stream, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Platinum Volkswagen

Hicksville, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$177dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Porsche Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY · 1 quote, past yearLimited data

$175dealer feesNo quoted add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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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.

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.