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 6, 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
Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Dover
Dover, DE
Price Auto Group
Newark, DE
Rio Motors Inc
Frankford, DE
Robin Drive Auto
Bear, DE
Rozmarc Auto Sales
Dover, DE
Second Chance Motors
Newport, DE
Selbyville Holly Kia
Selbyville, DE
Selbyville Holly Mitsubishi
Selbyville, DE
Sheridan Mitsubishi
New Castle, DE
Smith Volkswagen
Wilmington, DE
Spallco Vehicle Sales
Newark, DE
The Hertrich Family of Dealerships
New Castle, DE
Top Notch Auto Sales
Dover, DE
Union Park Auto Group
Wilmington, DE
Weelz
Smyrna, DE
Willis Automotive of Smyrna
Smyrna, DE
Winner Automotive
Wilmington, DE
Winner Chevrolet of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
Winner Volkswagen of Dover
Dover, DE
Wolf's Elite Autos
Wilmington, DE
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.