Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 29 of 166 Rhode Island car dealers from 102 verified out-the-door quotes. Rhode Island's average doc fee is $406.
20 of 29 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 4 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
31st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 29 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 166 dealers →Grieco Honda
Johnston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesTasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo
Cranston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPaul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
South Kingstown, RI
$27 below the Rhode Island average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Smithfield
Smithfield, RISmithfield, RI
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Tasca
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Viti Mercedes-Benz
Tiverton, RITiverton, RI
Flood Mazda
South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
BMW Of Newport
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Grieco Hyundai
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
Hurd Auto Mall GMC
Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tasca Volvo Cars
Cranston, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
R&A Auto Sales
Cranston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nucar Toyota Of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Viti Volvo Cars Tiverton
Tiverton, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Stamas Auto & Truck Center
Cranston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Priority Automotive Of Westerly, Llc
Westerly, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
MINI Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
BMW Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Lexus Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Executive Auto Sales
Smithfield, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Westerly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Westerly, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colonial Subaru
Danbury, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Flood Ford Lincoln
Narragansett, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tasca Kia Johnston
Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colonial
Barrington, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tasca Mazda Cranston
Cranston, RI · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Langway Toyota Of Newport
Middletown, RI · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Shannon Motors Johnston
Johnston, RI · 0 verified quotesLimited data
A & R Auto Sales, Inc Annex
Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 24 rated Rhode Island dealers is $406, based on 102 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Rhode Island?
Grieco Honda, Tasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo, Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 20 of 29 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 $406. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 83% 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.