Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 448 of 2268 New York car dealers from 1,430 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $225.
281 of 448 rated New York dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 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 448 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2268 dealers →Volkswagen Of Nanuet
Nanuet, NY
$50 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesRomeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NY
$50 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMiddletown Mazda
Middletown, NY
$50 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Toyota Of Binghamton
Binghamton, NYBinghamton, NY
Rye Subaru
Rye, NYRye, NY
Volvo Cars Of Queens
Queens, NYQueens, NY
Paul Conte Cadillac
Freeport, NYFreeport, NY
Vision Kia East Rochester
East Rochester, NYEast Rochester, NY
Matthews Auto
Schenectady, NYSchenectady, NY
Tarrytown Honda
Tarrytown, NYTarrytown, NY
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Emmova Motors, Inc
Newburgh, NY
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Fulton, NY
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Huntington Station, NY
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Woodside, NY
Empire Cadillac Of Long Island City
Queens, NY
Empire Chevrolet Of Hicksville
Hicksville, NY
Empire Chevrolet Of Huntington
Huntington, NY
Empire Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
West Islip, NY
Empire Ford Of Huntington
Huntington, NY
Empire Hyundai Of Jamaica
Jamaica, NY
Empire Lincoln Of Huntington
Huntington, NY
Empire Nissan Of Bay Ridge
Brooklyn, NY
Empire Volvo Cars Of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
Endurance Automotive
Newburgh, NY
Engineered Motors
Hauppauge, NY
Enhanced Automotive
Middle Island, NY
Enterprise Car Sales Buffalo
East Amherst, NY
Enterprise Car Sales East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst, NY
Enterprise Car Sales East Syracuse
East Syracuse, NY
Enterprise Car Sales Hempstead
Hempstead, 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 323 rated New York dealers is $225, based on 1,430 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?
Volkswagen Of Nanuet, Romeo Volkswagen, Middletown Mazda lead the New York transparency rankings. 281 of 448 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 $225. 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.