Best Car Dealers in Delaware
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 72 of 172 Delaware car dealers from 242 verified out-the-door quotes. Delaware's average doc fee is $700.
56 of 72 rated Delaware dealers earn an A · 8 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The First State
Delaware's dealer grade: B
89/100 average transparency score
10th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 72 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 172 dealers →Winner Ford
Dover, DE
$151 below the Delaware average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesSheridan Nissan
New Castle, DE
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesUnion Park Honda
Wilmington, DE
$211 below the Delaware average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCarman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Holly Kia
Felton, DEFelton, DE
Nucar Delaware
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Nucar Mazda of New Castle
New Castle, DENew Castle, DE
Winner Subaru
Dover, DEDover, DE
Porter Hyundai
Newark, DENewark, DE
Union Park Buick GMC
Wilmington, DEWilmington, DE
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More Dealers in Delaware
I.G. Burton Toyota of Dover
Dover, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Martin Kia of Newark
Newark, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Millsboro, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Price Acura
Dover, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Price Premier
Dewey Beach, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Winner Hyundai
Dover, DE · 2 verified quotesLimited data
My Car
New Castle, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Martin Honda
Newark, DE · 2 verified quotesLimited data
I.G. Burton & Co. Inc.
Milford, DE · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Prado Auto Sales
New Castle, DE · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Porsche
Atlanta, DE · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hertrich Capitol of Dover
Dover, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wolf's Elite Autos Ii
Wilmington, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Price Automotive Group
Dover, DE · 3 verified quotes
Atlantic Auto Brokers, LLC
Harrington, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Laurel Cash Cars
Laurel, DE · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Floyd A. Megee Motor Company
Georgetown, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Willis Ford
Smyrna, DE · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Golden Motors LLC
Wilmington, DENo Pricing Provided
Delaware Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Delaware?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 65 rated Delaware dealers is $700, based on 242 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Delaware sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Delaware?
Winner Ford, Sheridan Nissan, Union Park Honda lead the Delaware transparency rankings. 56 of 72 rated Delaware dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Delaware 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 Delaware quotes are verified.
How Delaware 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 Delaware
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Delaware is $700. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 89% of dealers in Delaware 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.