Best Car Dealerships in Albany, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Albany across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Mohawk Honda (Honda, Schenectady) is the most transparent dealership in the Albany metro by verified data.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Albany metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 20 dealerships across the Albany area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Albany
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Mohawk Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Schenectady, NY
Mohawk Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 22 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $175 — below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 22
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Romeo Volkswagen
Volkswagen · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kingston, NY
Romeo Volkswagen is an A-grade Volkswagen dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $175 — below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Destination Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Albany, NY
Destination Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $175 — below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#4 — Saratoga Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $175 — below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#5 — Johnson Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Pittsfield, MA
Johnson Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $395 — well below the MA average of $542
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#6 — Rc Lacy Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Catskill, NY
Rc Lacy Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $175 — below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#7 — Depaula Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Albany, NY
Depaula Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $175 — below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: 7% of quotes, avg $160
- Listing accuracy: 5.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — New Country Lexus Of Latham
Lexus · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Latham, NY
New Country Lexus Of Latham is an A-grade Lexus dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $250 — well above the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#9 — Oliver Ford Of Bennington
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Bennington, VT
Oliver Ford Of Bennington is an A-grade Ford dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $595 — above the VT average of $555
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#10 — Coggins Honda Of Bennington
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Bennington, VT
Coggins Honda Of Bennington is an A-grade Honda dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $351 — well below the VT average of $555
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#11 — Berkshire Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Lenox, MA
Berkshire Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $599 — above the MA average of $542
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#12 — Coggins Toyota Of Bennington
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Bennington, VT
Coggins Toyota Of Bennington is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $307 — well below the VT average of $555
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#13 — Romeo Ford Of Saratoga
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Saratoga Springs, NY
Romeo Ford Of Saratoga is an A-grade Ford dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $125 — well below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#14 — Steet Toyota Of Johnstown-Gloversville
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Johnstown, NY
Steet Toyota Of Johnstown-Gloversville is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 46 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 46
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#15 — Ford Of Latham
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Latham, NY
Ford Of Latham is an A-grade Ford dealer in Albany on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $105 — well below the NY average of $204
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 11.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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Albany Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Albany? These rankings drill into each:
Albany Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohawk Honda | Schenectady | A | 100 | $175 | $0 | 22 |
| 2 | Romeo Volkswagen | Kingston | A | 100 | $175 | $0 | 7 |
| 3 | Destination Kia | Albany | A | 100 | $175 | $0 | 6 |
| 4 | Saratoga Honda | Saratoga Springs | A | 100 | $175 | $0 | 5 |
| 5 | Johnson Ford | Pittsfield | A | 100 | $395 | $0 | 4 |
| 6 | Rc Lacy Ford | Catskill | A | 100 | $175 | $0 | 4 |
| 7 | Depaula Ford | Albany | A | 99 | $175 | $160 | 15 |
| 8 | New Country Lexus Of Latham | Latham | A | 99 | $250 | $0 | 11 |
| 9 | Oliver Ford Of Bennington | Bennington | A | 99 | $595 | $0 | 4 |
| 10 | Coggins Honda Of Bennington | Bennington | A | 98 | $351 | $0 | 5 |
| 11 | Berkshire Mazda | Lenox | A | 98 | $599 | $0 | 4 |
| 12 | Coggins Toyota Of Bennington | Bennington | A | 97 | $307 | $0 | 10 |
| 13 | Romeo Ford Of Saratoga | Saratoga Springs | A | 97 | $125 | $0 | 7 |
| 14 | Steet Toyota Of Johnstown-Gloversville | Johnstown | A | 96 | $0 | $0 | 46 |
| 15 | Ford Of Latham | Latham | A | 96 | $105 | $0 | 5 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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