Best Car Dealers Near Madison, WI

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 27 of 62 car dealers near Madison, WI from 112 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $399 in total dealer fees.

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 27 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$399
Median Dealer Fees
WI median: $497
81%
No Quoted Add-ons
96/100
Avg Score
112
Quotes, Past Year

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Tips for Buying a Car in WI

  • Know the dealer fees: The median WI dealer charges $497 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 81% of quotes from the past year near Madison 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 Madison FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Madison, WI?

Metro Ford of Madison (Madison, WI) is the highest-graded dealer near Madison on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 7 quotes from the past year.

What do dealers near Madison charge in dealer fees?

As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Madison, WI charges $399 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a WI median of $497, based on 112 quotes from the past year.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Madison?

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