Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 312 of 790 Connecticut car dealers from 960 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $751.
195 of 312 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 50 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 312 dealers with verified quotes.
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 790 dealers →Greentree Toyota
Brookfield, CT
$52 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesMcgee Toyota of Putnam
Putnam, CT
$52 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesDavidson Chevrolet
Canton, CT
$562 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesPrestige Volkswagen of Stamford
Stamford, CTStamford, CT
Manchester Honda
Manchester, CTManchester, CT
Ocean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Gallagher Buick GMC
New Britain, CTNew Britain, CT
Liberty Mazda
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Executive Nissan
North Haven, CTNorth Haven, CT
Gale Toyota
Enfield, CTEnfield, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Hoffman Honda
Simsbury, CT · 8 verified quotes
BMW of Waterbury
Waterbury, CT · 7 verified quotes
Gengras Volvo Cars East Hartford
East Hartford, CT · 7 verified quotes
Riley Mazda
Stamford, CT · 7 verified quotes
Danbury Kia
Danbury, CT · 6 verified quotes
Lia Hyundai of Hartford
Hartford, CT · 5 verified quotes
Gates GMC
Windham, CT · 4 verified quotes
Northwest Hills Chevrolet GMC
Torrington, CT · 4 verified quotes
Putnam Kia
Putnam, CT · 4 verified quotes
Capitol South Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
New London, CT · 3 verified quotes
Harte Volkswagen of Meriden
Meriden, CT · 3 verified quotes
Pamby Motors
Ridgefield, CT · 3 verified quotes
Executive Kia
Wallingford, CT · 25 verified quotes
Middletown Toyota
Middletown, CT · 14 verified quotes
Columbia Kia
Columbia, CT · 10 verified quotes
D'Addario Nissan
Shelton, CT · 6 verified quotes
Gengras Subaru
Torrington, CT · 6 verified quotes
Kia of Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT · 9 verified quotes
Acura of Berlin
Berlin, CT · 3 verified quotes
Executive Dodge Jeep Ram
Wallingford, CT · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Connecticut
Connecticut Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Connecticut?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 266 rated Connecticut dealers is $751, based on 960 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. 195 of 312 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.