Best Car Dealers Near Albany, NY

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 13 of 27 car dealers near Albany, NY from 30 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $175 in total dealer fees.

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 13 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$175
Median Dealer Fees
NY median: $175
97%
No Quoted Add-ons
98/100
Avg Score
30
Quotes, Past Year

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Tips for Buying a Car in NY

  • Know the dealer fees: The median NY dealer charges $175 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 97% of quotes from the past year near Albany 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.

Car Dealers Near Albany FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Albany, NY?

Depaula Ford (Albany, NY) is the highest-graded dealer near Albany on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 15 quotes from the past year.

What do dealers near Albany charge in dealer fees?

As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Albany, NY charges $175 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a NY median of $175, based on 30 quotes from the past year.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Albany?

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 NY median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Albany are verified.