Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 56 of 161 Rhode Island car dealers from 156 verified out-the-door quotes. Rhode Island's average doc fee is $393.
37 of 56 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 15 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
34th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 56 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 161 dealers →Tasca Volvo Cars
Cranston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota of Smithfield
Smithfield, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesGrieco Honda
Johnston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesNucar Toyota of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown, RI
Balise Honda of West Warwick
West Warwick, RIWest Warwick, RI
Tasca Chevrolet
Woonsocket, RIWoonsocket, RI
Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
Wakefield, RIWakefield, RI
BMW of Newport
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
BMW of Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
MINI of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 4 verified quotes
Tasca Mazda Cranston
Cranston, RI · 6 verified quotes
Scott Volkswagen
East Providence, RI · 4 verified quotes
Flood Ford Lincoln
Narragansett, RI · 7 verified quotes
Lexus of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 4 verified quotes
Grieco Hyundai
Johnston, RI · 5 verified quotes
Anchor Nissan
North Smithfield, RI · 3 verified quotes
Flood Mazda
South Kingstown, RI · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz of Tiverton
Tiverton, RI · 5 verified quotes
Westerly Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Westerly, RI · 3 verified quotes
Land Rover Warwick
Warwick, RI · 5 verified quotes
Flood Ford of East Greenwich
East Greenwich, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Grieco Toyota
East Providence, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Scott Volkswagen
East Providence, 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
Herb Chambers Cadillac of Warwick
Warwick, 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
Sandy Motors Inc
Coventry, 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 November 2026, the average documentation fee at 41 rated Rhode Island dealers is $393, based on 156 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?
Tasca Volvo Cars, Toyota of Smithfield, Grieco Honda lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 37 of 56 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 $393. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 91% 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.