Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 445 of 2276 New York car dealers from 1,429 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $219.
280 of 445 rated New York dealers earn an A · 83 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 445 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2276 dealers →Vision Kia East Rochester
East Rochester, NY
$44 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesRomeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NY
$44 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSubaru White Plains
Elmsford, NY
$44 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Toyota Of Binghamton
Binghamton, NYBinghamton, NY
Tarrytown Honda
Tarrytown, NYTarrytown, NY
Vision Nissan Canandaigua
Canandaigua, NYCanandaigua, NY
Suresky Hyundai
Goshen, NYGoshen, NY
West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NYBowmansville, NY
West Herr Kia
Orchard Park, NYOrchard Park, NY
Volvo Cars Of Queens
Queens, NYQueens, NY
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More Dealers in New York
Dennis & Co. Auto Group
Clifton Park, NY
Denooyer Chevrolet
Albany, NY
Depaula Auto Group
Albany, NY
Depaula Chevrolet
Albany, NY
Depaula Mazda
Albany, NY
Dependable Auto Sales And Service
Binghamton, NY
Destination Nissan
Albany, NY
Detailz Used Cars
Endicott, NY
Diamond Wash Lube
Staten Island, NY
Dieffaga Auto Inc
Elmont, NY
Digital Car Specialist
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Dino's Cars Llc
Spencerport, NY
Dioguardi Auto Sales, Inc
Rochester, NY
Divine Used Auto
Poughkeepsie, NY
Dominic Sales Ltd
Syracuse, NY
Don Brown Bus Sales
Johnstown, NY
Don's Ford
Utica, NY
Douaihy Auto Sales
Troy, NY
Dovi Motors Inc.
Cortland, NY
Drd Auto
Flushing, NY
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 320 rated New York dealers is $219, based on 1,429 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?
Vision Kia East Rochester, Romeo Volkswagen, Subaru White Plains lead the New York transparency rankings. 280 of 445 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 $219. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% 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.