Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 462 of 2267 New York car dealers from 1,468 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $231.
258 of 462 rated New York dealers earn an A · 96 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 462 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2267 dealers →Rc Lacy Ford
Catskill, NY
$56 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of West Nyack
West Nyack, NY
$56 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesCurry Automotive
Scarsdale, NY
$36 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesManhattan Motorcars
New York, NYNew York, NY
Sunrise Toyota
Oakdale, NYOakdale, NY
Premier Ford Lincoln
Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn, NY
Leadcar GMC Utica Service
Utica, NYUtica, NY
Cooley Mazda
Rensselaer, NYRensselaer, NY
Healey Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Beacon, NYBeacon, NY
Healey Brothers Ford
Poughkeepsie, NYPoughkeepsie, NY
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Dealers by City in New York
New York doc fee law
New York caps dealer documentation fees at $175 by statute. Watch the rest of the quote instead: New York dealers commonly recover margin through add-ons like VIN etching and appearance packages.
New York Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in New York?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 334 rated New York dealers is $231, based on 1,468 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps New York doc fees at approximately $175.
Who are the best car dealers in New York?
Rc Lacy Ford, Kia Of West Nyack, Curry Automotive lead the New York transparency rankings. 258 of 462 rated New York dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are New York 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 York quotes are verified.
How New York 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 York
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in New York is $231. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% of dealers in New York 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.