Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 49 of 157 Rhode Island car dealers from 131 quotes from the past year. The median Rhode Island dealer charges $419 in total dealer fees.
42 of 49 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 2 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: A
95/100 average transparency score
19th lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.
Based on 49 dealers with quotes from the past year.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 157 dealers →BMW of Warwick
Warwick, RI
$1 above the Rhode Island median
No quoted add-ons · 8 quotes, past year
See the quotesSaccucci Honda
Middletown, RI
$1 above the Rhode Island median
No quoted add-ons · 8 quotes, past year
See the quotesNucar Toyota of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RI
$19 below the Rhode Island median
No quoted add-ons · 5 quotes, past year
See the quotesGrieco Honda
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
Lexus of Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
Tasca Chevrolet
Woonsocket, RIWoonsocket, RI
Anchor Nissan
North Smithfield, RINorth Smithfield, RI
BMW of Newport
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Paul Masse Buick GMC South
South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
Tasca Mazda Cranston
Cranston, RICranston, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
Joe's Auto Sales & Service
Cumberland, RI
Kingston Auto Sales
South Kingstown, RI
Laires & Son Auto Sales
East Providence, RI
Langway Nissan of Newport
Middletown, RI
Las America Auto Sale & Repair
Providence, RI
Leer's Auto Sales
Pawtucket, RI
Lima's Auto Body and Sales
West Warwick, RI
Lonsdale Auto Sales
Lincoln, RI
Mercedes-Benz of Warwick
Warwick, RI
Metacom Auto Sales Inc
Warren, RI
Miracle Auto Sales
Cranston, RI
Mongeon's Auto
North Smithfield, RI
Motors East
Cumberland, RI
Municipal Auto Sales Inc
Warwick, RI
Newport Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Middletown, RI
Nucar Hyundai of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RI
Ocean State Auto Sales
Johnston, RI
Outkast Truck Sales
Warwick, RI
Park Ave Auto Sales and Service
Cranston, RI
Pat's Auto Sales
Johnston, RI
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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Rhode Island median ($419).
Rhode Island Dealer FAQ
What are median dealer fees in Rhode Island?
As of November 2026, the median Rhode Island dealer charges $419 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Rhode Island law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $400.
Who are the best car dealers in Rhode Island?
BMW of Warwick, Saccucci Honda and Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 42 of 49 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.
How are Rhode Island dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Rhode Island median), 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
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Rhode Island
- Know the dealer fees: The median Rhode Island dealer charges $419 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
- Good news on add-ons: 92% of Rhode Island quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.