Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 613 of 1021 Colorado car dealers from 1,790 verified out-the-door quotes. Colorado's average doc fee is $628.
228 of 613 rated Colorado dealers earn an A · 290 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 12, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Centennial State
Colorado's dealer grade: D
68/100 average transparency score
13th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 613 dealers with verified quotes.
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1021 dealers →Schomp Ford
Denver, CO
$628 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp Honda
Highlands Ranch, CO
$628 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp BMW
Highlands Ranch, CO
$628 below the Colorado average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesSchomp Hyundai
Aurora, COAurora, CO
Schomp MINI
Highlands Ranch, COHighlands Ranch, CO
Transwest GMC Isuzu
Henderson, COHenderson, CO
Heuberger Subaru
Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs, CO
Mercedes-Benz of Loveland
Loveland, COLoveland, CO
Pueblo Toyota
Pueblo, COPueblo, CO
Schomp Mazda
Aurora, COAurora, CO
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Denver Used Auto
Lakewood, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Littleton, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Denver, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Denver, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
O'Meara Ford
Northglenn, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Porsche Denver West
Lakewood, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Vista Ford Delta
Delta, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Auto Star Silverthorne
Buena Vista, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Donald Hanson
Broomfield, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Emich Automotive Group
Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ghent Motors
Greeley, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Korf Ford
Brush, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mike Ward Alfa Romeo of South Denver
Highlands Ranch, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Skyline Mitsubishi
Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Stevinson Chevrolet
Golden, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Victory Motors of Craig Inc
CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Swift Auto Sales, LLC
Denver, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mike Maroone Auto
Longmont, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colorado doc fee law
Colorado has no cap on dealer "D&H" (dealer handling) fees, though they must be included in the advertised price. Handling fees of $500 to $800 are common.
Colorado Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Colorado?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 328 rated Colorado dealers is $628, based on 1,790 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Colorado sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Colorado?
Schomp Ford, Schomp Honda, Schomp BMW lead the Colorado transparency rankings. 228 of 613 rated Colorado dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Colorado dealers graded?
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%). Grades update as new Colorado quotes are verified.
How Colorado compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Colorado
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Colorado is $628. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% of dealers in Colorado 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.