Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 451 of 2273 New York car dealers from 1,440 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $223.
277 of 451 rated New York dealers earn an A · 91 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 451 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2273 dealers →Romeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NY
$48 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSaratoga Honda
Saratoga Springs, NY
$48 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre, NY
$48 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRye Subaru
Rye, NYRye, NY
Middletown Mazda
Middletown, NYMiddletown, NY
West Herr Kia
Orchard Park, NYOrchard Park, NY
Volkswagen Of Nanuet
Nanuet, NYNanuet, NY
Vision Nissan Canandaigua
Canandaigua, NYCanandaigua, NY
Rc Lacy Ford
Catskill, NYCatskill, NY
Williams Toyota Of Binghamton
Binghamton, NYBinghamton, NY
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Corona, NY
Five Star Motor Car
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Oneonta, NY
Flx Autoworks
Waterloo, NY
Fogg's Automotive
Schenectady, NY
Ford Of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
Forkey Auto & Trailer Sales
La Fargeville, NY
Forway Motors
Latham, NY
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Lake Katrine, NY
Four M Sales
Buffalo, NY
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Painted Post, NY
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Auburn, NY
Fox Motor Car
Gansevoort, NY
Fox Toyota
Auburn, NY
Frank Lamonica & Sons Auto Sales & Service
Rome, NY
Frank Siena's Auto Sales Inc.
New Hampton, NY
Frank's Automotive
Montour Falls, 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 324 rated New York dealers is $223, based on 1,440 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?
Romeo Volkswagen, Saratoga Honda, Mercedes-Benz Of Rockville Centre lead the New York transparency rankings. 277 of 451 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 $223. 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.