Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 433 of 2263 New York car dealers from 1,382 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $180.
272 of 433 rated New York dealers earn an A · 82 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 433 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2263 dealers →Matthews Auto
Schenectady, NY
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLincoln Of Queens
Jamaica, NY
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCurry Automotive
Scarsdale, NY
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesMastrovito Hyundai
New York Mills, NYNew York Mills, NY
Honda Of Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NYValley Stream, NY
Manhattan Motorcars
New York, NYNew York, NY
Burdick
Cicero, NYCicero, NY
Bay Ridge Mazda
Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn, NY
Ferrari Of Long Island
Plainview, NYPlainview, NY
Bidleman Ford Auburn
Auburn, NYAuburn, NY
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Elite Motor Group
Lindenhurst, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Mohawk, NY
Ellis Chevrolet GMC
Malone, NY
Ellis GMC
Malone, NY
Elm Chevrolet Company, Inc.
Elmira, NY
EM Auto Gallery
Vestal, NY
Emerling Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Springville, NY
Emerling Ford
Springville, NY
Emmova Motors, Inc
Newburgh, NY
Empire Auto Sales And Service Llc
Fulton, NY
Empire Automotive Group
Huntington Station, NY
Empire Buick GMC Of Long Island City
Woodside, NY
Empire Cadillac Of Long Island City
Queens, NY
Empire Chevrolet Of Hicksville
Hicksville, NY
Empire Chevrolet Of Huntington
Huntington, NY
Empire Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
West Islip, NY
Empire Ford Of Huntington
Huntington, NY
Empire Hyundai Of Jamaica
Jamaica, NY
Empire Lincoln Of Huntington
Huntington, NY
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 433 rated New York dealers is $180, based on 1,382 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?
Matthews Auto, Lincoln Of Queens, Curry Automotive lead the New York transparency rankings. 272 of 433 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 $180. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.