Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 51 of 165 Rhode Island car dealers from 190 verified out-the-door quotes. Rhode Island's average doc fee is $419.
43 of 51 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 6 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
89/100 average transparency score
31st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 51 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 165 dealers →Toyota Of Smithfield
Smithfield, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Warwick
Warwick, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesGrieco Honda
Johnston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesNucar Toyota Of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown, RI
Balise Honda Of West Warwick
West Warwick, RIWest Warwick, RI
Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
Flood Ford Of East Greenwich
East Greenwich, RIEast Greenwich, RI
Land Rover Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
Tasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Tasca Volvo Cars
Cranston, RICranston, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RI · 15 verified quotes
Volkswagen
East Providence, RI · 10 verified quotes
Flood Ford Lincoln
Narragansett, RI · 7 verified quotes
Grieco Hyundai
Johnston, RI · 7 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Tiverton
Tiverton, RI · 5 verified quotes
Tasca
Cranston, RI · 31 verified quotes
Balise Chevrolet Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 5 verified quotes
Cumberland Hill Auto Sales And Service
Cumberland, RI · 3 verified quotes
Flood Mazda
South Kingstown, RI · 3 verified quotes
Grieco Toyota
East Providence, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
MINI Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Priority Automotive Of Westerly, Llc
Westerly, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tasca Chevrolet
Woonsocket, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bald Hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Warwick, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Best Wheels Imports
Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Newport
Middletown, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hurd Auto Mall GMC
Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
International Motor Group
East Greenwich, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Roger Williams Auto Sales
West Warwick, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dealers by City in Rhode Island
Rhode Island doc fee law
Rhode Island law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $400. A doc fee above that level on a Rhode Island quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Rhode Island Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 40 rated Rhode Island dealers is $419, based on 190 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Rhode Island doc fees at approximately $400.
Who are the best car dealers in Rhode Island?
Toyota Of Smithfield, BMW Of Warwick, Grieco Honda lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 43 of 51 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island quotes are verified.
How Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Rhode Island is $419. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 88% of dealers in Rhode Island 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.