Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 459 of 2266 New York car dealers from 1,460 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $229.
254 of 459 rated New York dealers earn an A · 93 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
77/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 459 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2266 dealers →Middletown Mazda
Middletown, NY
$54 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesGenesis Of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
$54 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLincoln Of Queens
Jamaica, NY
$54 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMastrovito Hyundai
New York Mills, NYNew York Mills, NY
West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NYBowmansville, NY
Rc Lacy Ford
Catskill, NYCatskill, NY
Volvo Cars Manhattan
New York, NYNew York, NY
Healey Brothers Ford
Poughkeepsie, NYPoughkeepsie, NY
Healey Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Beacon, NYBeacon, NY
Leadcar GMC Utica Service
Utica, NYUtica, NY
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Kls Autos
Hudson Falls, NY
Knighton's Auto Services Inc
Colonie, NY
Knightons Automotive Group
Syracuse, NY
Koeppel Hyundai
Long Island City, NY
Koeppel Mazda
Jackson Heights, NY
Koeppel Subaru
Long Island City, NY
Koerner Ford Of Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
Krishna Nissan
Greenvale, NY
Krystal Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat
Warrensburg, NY
L & B Auto Sales & Service
West Islip, NY
L & M Motors Inc
East Greenbush, NY
L.a. Automotive Sales
Buffalo, NY
L.i. Auto Gallery
Islip, NY
Lacy Subaru
Catskill, NY
Lake Shore Auto Mall
Williamson, NY
Lakewood car outlet
Lakewood, NY
Lamacchia Honda
Syracuse, NY
Lamacs Automaxx
Hornell, NY
Lamborghini Long Island
Westbury, NY
Land Rover Albany
Albany, 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 333 rated New York dealers is $229, based on 1,460 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?
Middletown Mazda, Genesis Of Smithtown, Lincoln Of Queens lead the New York transparency rankings. 254 of 459 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 $229. 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.