Best Car Dealers Near Hillside, NJ

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 5 of 11 car dealers near Hillside, NJ from 15 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $496.

Data updated Sep 15, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 5 dealers with verified quotes.

$496
Avg Doc Fee
NJ avg: $713
80%
No Add-ons
81/100
Avg Score
15
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in NJ

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NJ is $713. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 80% of dealers near Hillside 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.

Car Dealers Near Hillside FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Hillside, NJ?

Empire Nissan Of Hillside (Hillside, NJ) is the highest-graded dealer near Hillside on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Hillside charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Hillside, NJ charge an average documentation fee of $496, compared to a NJ state average of $713 — based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Hillside?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Hillside are verified.