Best Car Dealers in New Jersey

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 621 of 1658 New Jersey car dealers from 2,305 verified out-the-door quotes. New Jersey's average doc fee is $734.

346 of 621 rated New Jersey dealers earn an A · 127 earn a D or F

Data updated Oct 8, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Garden State

New Jersey's dealer grade: B

81/100 average transparency score

8th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 621 dealers with verified quotes.

$734
Avg Doc Fee
67%
No Add-ons
81/100
Avg Score
2,305
Verified Quotes

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Nutley Kia

Nutley, NJ · 9 verified quotes

$699doc fee$520add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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BMW of Ramsey

Ramsey, NJ · 7 verified quotes

$999doc fee$71add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Green Brook Buick GMC Chevrolet

Green Brook Township, NJ · 7 verified quotes

$999doc fee$142add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Polestar Short Hills

East Hanover, NJ · 4 verified quotes

$899doc fee$225add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Sansone Jr's 66 Kia

Tinton Falls, NJ · 3 verified quotes

$895doc fee$432add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
See 3 verified quotes →

V.I.P. Honda

Edison, NJ · 3 verified quotes

$999doc feeNo add-ons
B
89/100
Above average
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Garden State Honda

Clifton, NJ · 12 verified quotes

$995doc fee$83add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Atlantic City Mitsubishi

Pleasantville, NJ · 11 verified quotes

$945doc fee$90add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Bridgewater Chevrolet

Bound Brook, NJ · 9 verified quotes

$999doc feeNo add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Paul Miller Volkswagen

Bernardsville, NJ · 8 verified quotes

$1,008doc fee$62add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Riverside Nissan

Hackensack, NJ · 8 verified quotes

$789doc fee$171add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Honda of Hackettstown

Hackettstown, NJ · 7 verified quotes

$799doc fee$250add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Paul Miller Honda of West Caldwell

West Caldwell, NJ · 7 verified quotes

$995doc fee$57add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Haldeman Lexus of Princeton

Lawrence Township, NJ · 6 verified quotes

$674doc fee$399add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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BMW of Morristown

Morristown, NJ · 5 verified quotes

$999doc fee$120add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Open Road Subaru

Union, NJ · 5 verified quotes

$999doc fee$150add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Route 46 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Little Falls, NJ · 4 verified quotes

$999doc fee$250add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Fred Beans Nissan of Flemington

Flemington, NJ · 3 verified quotes

$594doc fee$199add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Victory Subaru

Franklin Township, NJ · 28 verified quotes

$995doc fee$356add-ons
B
87/100
Above average
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Team Toyota of Princeton

Lawrence Township, NJ · 13 verified quotes

$539doc fee$239add-ons
B
87/100
Above average
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New Jersey Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in New Jersey?

As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 524 rated New Jersey dealers is $734, based on 2,305 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. New Jersey sets no legal cap on doc fees.

Who are the best car dealers in New Jersey?

Maple Shade Mazda, Freehold Subaru, Hamilton Mazda lead the New Jersey transparency rankings. 346 of 621 rated New Jersey dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.

How are New Jersey 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 New Jersey quotes are verified.

How New Jersey 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 New Jersey

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in New Jersey is $734. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 67% of dealers in New Jersey 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.