New York Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in New York? We analyzed 2,359 verified OTD quotes from 710 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 494 rated New York dealers is $205, $199 below the national average, based on 2,359 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- New York has the 49th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $205.
- 512 of 710 rated New York dealers earned an A for transparency; 99 earned a D or F.
- Acura Of Bay Shore in Bay Shore is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in New York range from $13 to $1,775 — Prestige Toyota charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in New York is accessories, appearing on 39% of itemized quotes at an average of $762.
New York Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in New York
The most transparent dealers in New York, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Acura Of Bay Shore
Bay Shore, NY
$26 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
$30 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Great Neck
Great Neck, NY
$30 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Nyack
Nyack, NYNyack, NY
Bay Ridge Mazda
Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn, NY
Bay Ridge Volkswagen
Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn, NY
Bayside Volkswagen
Bayside, NYBayside, NY
Bidleman Ford
Auburn, NYAuburn, NY
BMW Of Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie, NYPoughkeepsie, NY
Bomnin Chevrolet Nanuet
Nanuet, NYNanuet, NY
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Highest Doc Fees in New York
These New York dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $205.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestige Toyota | $999 | 3 |
| 2 | Rye Subaru | $699 | 10 |
| 3 | Colonial Subaru | $699 | 14 |
| 4 | Liacars.Com | $699 | 3 |
| 5 | Lia Toyota Rockland | $699 | 5 |
| 6 | Autoworld Kia | $689 | 5 |
| 7 | Luxury Auto Group | $652 | 10 |
| 8 | Burlington Hyundai | $599 | 4 |
| 9 | Morris Ford | $512 | 5 |
| 10 | Dutchess Kia | $473 | 9 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in New York
These New York dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Auto Group | F 52/100 | $652 | 10 |
| Burlington Hyundai | D 65/100 | $599 | 4 |
| Lia Toyota Rockland | D 68/100 | $699 | 5 |
| Hyundai 112 | C 71/100 | $175 | 3 |
| Jaguar Land Rover Albany | C 72/100 | $175 | 5 |
| Prestige Toyota | C 74/100 | $999 | 3 |
| Generation Buick GMC | C 76/100 | $175 | 3 |
| Jamestown Honda | C 76/100 | $0 | 8 |
| Island Subaru | C 79/100 | $175 | 7 |
| Land Rover Glen Cove | C 79/100 | $44 | 4 |
Most Common Add-ons in New York
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in New York, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in New York
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in New York?
Toyota
55 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Ford
46 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Jeep
44 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chevrolet
44 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Chrysler
41 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Dodge
41 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Honda
41 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Hyundai
37 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Ram
35 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Kia
35 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
GMC
34 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Subaru
33 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Nissan
31 dealers · Avg score: 70/100
Volkswagen
24 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
Mazda
22 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
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How New York compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
New York Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in New York?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in New York is $205, based on 2,359 verified out-the-door quotes from 494 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $199 below the $404 national average.
Which New York dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Prestige Toyota charges the highest verified doc fee in New York at $999. Doc fees across the state range from $13 to $1,775.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in New York?
Acura Of Bay Shore in Bay Shore is the highest-rated dealer in New York with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in New York?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a New York dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 512 of 710 rated New York dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.