Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 49 of 167 Rhode Island car dealers from 175 verified out-the-door quotes. Rhode Island's average doc fee is $405.
41 of 49 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 5 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Ocean State
Rhode Island's dealer grade: B
89/100 average transparency score
30th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 49 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 167 dealers →Toyota Of Smithfield
Smithfield, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesGrieco Honda
Johnston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Warwick
Warwick, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesNucar Toyota Of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown, 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
Tasca
Cranston, RICranston, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RI · 15 verified quotes
Volkswagen
East Providence, RI · 7 verified quotes
Grieco Hyundai
Johnston, RI · 7 verified quotes
Flood Ford Lincoln
Narragansett, RI · 6 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 3 verified quotes
Viti Mercedes-Benz
Tiverton, RI · 5 verified quotes
Balise Chevrolet Of Warwick
Warwick, RI · 5 verified quotes
Cumberland Hill Auto Sales
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
Bald Hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Warwick, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Balise Honda Of West Warwick
West 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
R&A Auto Sales
Cranston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Stamas Auto & Truck Center
Cranston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rhode Island Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 39 rated Rhode Island dealers is $405, based on 175 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Rhode Island?
Toyota Of Smithfield, Grieco Honda, BMW Of Warwick lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 41 of 49 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 $405. 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.