Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 444 of 2275 New York car dealers from 1,428 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $219.
280 of 444 rated New York dealers earn an A · 82 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 444 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2275 dealers →Subaru White Plains
Elmsford, NY
$44 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesBay Ridge Mazda
Brooklyn, NY
$44 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesWest Herr Kia
Orchard Park, NY
$44 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesPaul Conte Cadillac
Freeport, NYFreeport, NY
West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NYBowmansville, NY
Vision Nissan Canandaigua
Canandaigua, NYCanandaigua, NY
Middletown Mazda
Middletown, NYMiddletown, NY
Vision Kia East Rochester
East Rochester, NYEast Rochester, NY
Volkswagen Of Nanuet
Nanuet, NYNanuet, NY
Romeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NYKingston, NY
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More Dealers in New York
Gm Motors Inc
Baldwin, NY
GMC Milia
Bronx, NY
GMC Of Bedford Hills
Bedford Hills, NY
Gmr Auto Sales, Llc
Cortland, NY
Goldstein Auto Group
Albany, NY
Goldstein Buick GMC
Albany, NY
Goldstein Subaru
Colonie, NY
Gondal Motors
West Hempstead, NY
Good Sons Used Cars Corp
Brentwood, NY
Goss Chevrolet
Champlain, NY
Gotcha Auto Inc.
Island Park, NY
Goudarzi Motors
Binghamton, NY
Grand Prix Cafe
Southampton, NY
Great Buy Auto Sales
Copiague, NY
Great Deal Motors
Copiague, NY
Great Lakes Classic Cars Llc
Hilton, NY
Green Light Auto Sales Llc
Rochester, NY
Greenport Auto
Hudson, NY
Greenwich Ford
Greenwich, NY
Greg's Auto Sales
Owego, 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 320 rated New York dealers is $219, based on 1,428 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?
Subaru White Plains, Bay Ridge Mazda, West Herr Kia lead the New York transparency rankings. 280 of 444 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 $219. 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.