Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 439 of 2269 New York car dealers from 1,404 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $213.
275 of 439 rated New York dealers earn an A · 84 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 439 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2269 dealers →Bidleman Ford Auburn
Auburn, NY
$38 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesBay Ridge Mazda
Brooklyn, NY
$38 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesTarrytown Honda
Tarrytown, NY
$38 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Of Queens
Queens, NYQueens, NY
Rye Subaru
Rye, NYRye, NY
Suresky Hyundai
Goshen, NYGoshen, NY
New Country Lexus Of Latham
Latham, NYLatham, NY
Vision Kia East Rochester
East Rochester, NYEast Rochester, NY
Vision Nissan Canandaigua
Canandaigua, NYCanandaigua, NY
Volkswagen Of Nanuet
Nanuet, NYNanuet, 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 314 rated New York dealers is $213, based on 1,404 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?
Bidleman Ford Auburn, Bay Ridge Mazda, Tarrytown Honda lead the New York transparency rankings. 275 of 439 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 $213. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.