Best Car Dealers in Colorado
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 613 of 1020 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 1020 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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More Dealers in Colorado
Mike Maroone Volkswagen
Colorado Springs, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Porsche Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sill-Terhar Motors
Broomfield, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Davidson-Gebhardt Chevrolet
Loveland, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Flower Subaru
Montrose, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Red Rock Kia
Grand Junction, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Avalanche Auto Sales
Denver, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Autostar Subaru of Silverthorne
Silverthorne, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Autostar Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Silverthorne
Silverthorne, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ferrari of Denver
Highlands Ranch, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Denver Auto Gallery
Englewood, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Warehouse
Brighton, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Markley Motors
Fort Collins, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Moses Toyota Lexus
Colorado Springs, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Northwest Auto Sales and Service
Meeker, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tim Dahle Auto Group
Grand Junction, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dave Solon Nissan
Pueblo, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Grand Junction Volkswagen
Grand Junction, CO · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Phil Long Toyota
Trinidad, CO · 2 verified quotesLimited 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.