Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 43 of 162 Rhode Island car dealers from 152 verified out-the-door quotes. Rhode Island's average doc fee is $411.
33 of 43 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 6 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 1, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
30th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 43 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 162 dealers →Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
South Kingstown, RI
$32 below the Rhode Island average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo
Cranston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Smithfield
Smithfield, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesNucar Toyota Of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown, RI
Flood Ford Of East Greenwich
East Greenwich, RIEast Greenwich, RI
Grieco Honda
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
BMW Of Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
Tasca
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Grieco Hyundai
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
Bald Hill Kia
Warwick, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dambra Auto Sales
Providence, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Executive Auto Sales
Smithfield, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Solution Auto Sales & Body
Providence, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Westerly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Westerly, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colonial Subaru
Danbury, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tasca Kia Johnston
Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colonial
Barrington, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cars Primo
East Providence, RINo Pricing Provided
Tasca Mazda Cranston
Cranston, RINo Pricing Provided
Langway Toyota Of Newport
Middletown, RINo Pricing Provided
Steingold Volvo Cars
Pawtucket, RINo Pricing Provided
Shannon Motors Johnston
Johnston, RINo Pricing Provided
A & R Auto Sales, Inc Annex
Warwick, RI
Accurate Automotive Sales & Service
Pawtucket, RI
American Dream Auto Sales
Warwick, RI
Anchor Auto Group
North Smithfield, RI
Anchor Nissan
North Smithfield, RI
Anchor Subaru
North Smithfield, RI
Apollo Auto Sales
Cumberland, RI
Rhode Island Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 33 rated Rhode Island dealers is $411, based on 152 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Rhode Island?
Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc, Tasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo, Toyota Of Smithfield lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 33 of 43 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 $411. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 86% 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.