Best Car Dealerships in Hartford, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Hartford metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 96 dealerships across the Hartford area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 10, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Hartford?
The best car dealership in Hartford by verified out-the-door price data is Colonial Subaru (Subaru, Danbury, CT): A grade, 100/100 across 31 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam (Toyota, Putnam), A grade, 100/100 across 24 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Greentree Toyota (Toyota, Brookfield), A grade, 100/100 across 19 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Davidson Chevrolet (Chevrolet, Canton), $279, against the CT average of $753.
- No dealer add-ons: Colonial Subaru (Subaru, Danbury), none in any of its 31 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Valenti Audi (Audi, Watertown), quotes average 9.8% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Colonial Subaru (Subaru, Danbury), 31 verified quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Hartford
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Hartford. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | Bmw Of Waterbury | Waterbury | A | 96 | 11 |
| Chevrolet | Davidson Chevrolet | Canton | A | 100 | 9 |
| Chrysler | Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Branford | A | 100 | 5 |
| Dodge | Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Branford | A | 100 | 5 |
| GMC | Gallagher Buick Gmc | New Britain | A | 100 | 8 |
| Honda | Executive Honda | Wallingford | A | 100 | 6 |
| Hyundai | Lia Hyundai Of Hartford | Hartford | A | 97 | 6 |
| Jeep | Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Branford | A | 100 | 5 |
| Kia | Columbia Kia | Columbia | A | 98 | 18 |
| Mazda | Liberty Mazda | Hartford | A | 100 | 11 |
| RAM | Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Branford | A | 100 | 5 |
| Subaru | Colonial Subaru | Danbury | A | 100 | 31 |
| Toyota | Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam | Putnam | A | 100 | 24 |
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Hartford
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Colonial Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Danbury, CT
Colonial Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 31 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $697 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 31
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#2 — Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Putnam, CT
Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 24 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $674 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 24
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#3 — Greentree Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Brookfield, CT
Greentree Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 19 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $683 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
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#4 — Liberty Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Hartford, CT
Liberty Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $617 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#5 — Davidson Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Canton, CT
Davidson Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $279 — well below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#6 — Gallagher Buick Gmc
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · New Britain, CT
Gallagher Buick Gmc is an A-grade Buick dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $729 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#7 — Executive Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wallingford, CT
Executive Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $649 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#8 — Executive Nissan
Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Haven, CT
Executive Nissan is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#9 — Gale Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Enfield, CT
Gale Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $649 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#10 — Manchester Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Manchester, CT
Manchester Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $695 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#11 — Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Branford, CT
Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#12 — Valenti Audi
Audi · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Watertown, CT
Valenti Audi is an A-grade Audi dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#13 — Central Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Plainfield, CT
Central Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $759 — above the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#14 — Colonial Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Danbury, CT
Colonial Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $599 — well below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#15 — Curtiss Ryan Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Shelton, CT
Curtiss Ryan Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Hartford on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $599 — well below the CT average of $753
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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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).
Hartford Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Hartford? These rankings drill into each:
- Best BMW Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Dodge Dealerships in Hartford
- Best GMC Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Honda Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Kia Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Hartford
- Best RAM Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Hartford
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Hartford
Hartford Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colonial Subaru | Danbury | A | 100 | $697 | $0 | 31 |
| 2 | Mcgee Toyota Of Putnam | Putnam | A | 100 | $674 | $0 | 24 |
| 3 | Greentree Toyota | Brookfield | A | 100 | $683 | $0 | 19 |
| 4 | Liberty Mazda | Hartford | A | 100 | $617 | $0 | 11 |
| 5 | Davidson Chevrolet | Canton | A | 100 | $279 | $0 | 9 |
| 6 | Gallagher Buick Gmc | New Britain | A | 100 | $729 | $0 | 8 |
| 7 | Executive Honda | Wallingford | A | 100 | $649 | $0 | 6 |
| 8 | Executive Nissan | North Haven | A | 100 | $699 | $0 | 6 |
| 9 | Gale Toyota | Enfield | A | 100 | $649 | $0 | 6 |
| 10 | Manchester Honda | Manchester | A | 100 | $695 | $0 | 6 |
| 11 | Branhaven Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Branford | A | 100 | $699 | $0 | 5 |
| 12 | Valenti Audi | Watertown | A | 100 | $699 | $0 | 5 |
| 13 | Central Mazda | Plainfield | A | 100 | $759 | $0 | 4 |
| 14 | Colonial Mazda | Danbury | A | 100 | $599 | $0 | 4 |
| 15 | Curtiss Ryan Honda | Shelton | A | 100 | $599 | $0 | 4 |
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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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