Best Car Dealers in Connecticut
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 321 of 791 Connecticut car dealers from 1,004 verified out-the-door quotes. Connecticut's average doc fee is $747.
201 of 321 rated Connecticut dealers earn an A · 54 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Constitution State
Connecticut's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 321 dealers with verified quotes.
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Transparency Leaderboard
View all 791 dealers →Mcgee Toyota of Putnam
Putnam, CT
$48 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesDavidson Chevrolet
Canton, CT
$558 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesPrestige Volkswagen of Stamford
Stamford, CT
$148 below the Connecticut average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesManchester Honda
Manchester, CTManchester, CT
Ocean Honda Milford
Milford, CTMilford, CT
Gale Toyota
Enfield, CTEnfield, CT
Gallagher Buick GMC
New Britain, CTNew Britain, CT
Liberty Mazda
Hartford, CTHartford, CT
Executive Nissan
North Haven, CTNorth Haven, CT
Executive Honda
Wallingford, CTWallingford, CT
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More Dealers in Connecticut
Cic Automotive & Sales
Groton, CT
Cj Auto Mall
Bristol, CT
Classic Motor Cars
East Hartford, CT
Club Auto Credit
Stamford, CT
College Highway Auto LLC
Granby, CT
Colonial Chevrolet
New London, CT
Colonial Ford of Danbury
Danbury, CT
Colonial Mazda
Danbury, CT
Colonial of Danbury
Danbury, CT
Competition Automotive of Ct LLC
East Haddam, CT
Country Auto LLC
Plainville, CT
Coventry Auto Sales & Service LLC
Coventry, CT
Coventry Motorcar
Coventry, CT
Crabtree Motor Group
Milford, CT
Crabtree Nissan
Middlebury, CT
Crabtree Toyota
Watertown, CT
Crest Lincoln of Woodbridge
Woodbridge, CT
Crowley Nissan
Bristol, CT
Ct Auto
Bridgeport, CT
Ct Auto & Towing LLC
West Hartford, CT
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 273 rated Connecticut dealers is $747, based on 1,004 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Connecticut sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Connecticut?
Mcgee Toyota of Putnam, Davidson Chevrolet, Prestige Volkswagen of Stamford lead the Connecticut transparency rankings. 201 of 321 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 $747. 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.