Best Car Dealers in Connecticut

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 318 of 795 Connecticut car dealers from 988 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $751.

198 of 318 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 53 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 10, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Constitution State

Connecticut's dealer grade: B

85/100 average transparency score

6th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 318 dealers with verified quotes.

$751
Avg Doc Fee
68%
No Add-ons
85/100
Avg Score
988
Verified Quotes

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Shaker's Family Ford

Watertown, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$799doc fee$299add-ons
B
81/100
Above average
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Shaker's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Watertown, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc fee$199add-ons
B
81/100
Above average
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Karl Chevrolet

New Canaan, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$489doc fee$233add-ons
B
80/100
Above average
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Bradley Motors Inc

Windsor Locks, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$699doc fee$0add-ons
B
80/100
Above average
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Monaco Ford

Glastonbury, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$899doc fee$260add-ons
C
78/100
Average
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Gengras Volvo North Haven

CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$899doc fee$299add-ons
C
78/100
Average
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Import Motors of Old Saybrook, LLC

Old Saybrook, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$899doc fee$500add-ons
C
77/100
Average
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Key Hyundai of Milford

Milford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$998doc fee$400add-ons
C
75/100
Average
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Loehmann-Blasius Chevrolet, Inc.

Waterbury, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$997doc fee$399add-ons
C
75/100
Average
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Boulevard Motors LLC

New Haven, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$699doc fee$250add-ons
C
74/100
Average
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Stephen Cadillac Gmc, Inc.

Bristol, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$998doc fee$188add-ons
C
73/100
Average
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Sound Auto Wholesalers

Branford, CT · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$998doc fee$299add-ons
C
73/100
Average
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Middletown Chevrolet

Middletown, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$998doc fee$399add-ons
C
71/100
Average
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Litchfield Ford

Litchfield, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$599doc feeNo add-ons
C
70/100
Average
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Nissan of Old Saybrook

Old Saybrook, CT · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$999doc fee$175add-ons
C
70/100
Average
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Genesis of Ridgefield

Norwalk, CT · 5 verified quotes

$985doc fee$938add-ons
D
68/100
Below average
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GMC of Watertown

Watertown, CT · 8 verified quotes

$125add-ons
F
58/100
Buyer beware
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Kia of Groton

Groton, CT · 3 verified quotes

$66add-ons
F
54/100
Buyer beware
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Toyota of Wallingford

Wallingford, CT · 4 verified quotes

$126add-ons
F
51/100
Buyer beware
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Girard Nissan

Groton, CT · 3 verified quotes

$153add-ons
F
48/100
Buyer beware
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Connecticut Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Connecticut?

As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 271 rated Connecticut dealers is $751, based on 988 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Connecticut sets no legal cap on doc fees.

Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?

Greentree Toyota, Mcgee Toyota of Putnam, Davidson Chevrolet lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 198 of 318 rated Connecticut dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.

How are Connecticut 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 Connecticut quotes are verified.

How Connecticut 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 Connecticut

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Connecticut is $751. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 68% of dealers in Connecticut 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.