Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 448 of 2268 New York car dealers from 1,427 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $225.
281 of 448 rated New York dealers earn an A · 85 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Empire State
New York's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
46th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 448 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2268 dealers →Saratoga Honda
Saratoga Springs, NY
$50 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesRye Subaru
Rye, NY
$50 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliams Toyota Of Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
$50 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMatthews Auto
Schenectady, NYSchenectady, NY
West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NYBowmansville, NY
West Herr Kia
Orchard Park, NYOrchard Park, NY
Romeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NYKingston, NY
West Herr Chevrolet Of Williamsville
Williamsville, NYWilliamsville, NY
Mercedes-Benz Of Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre, NYRockville Centre, NY
Middletown Mazda
Middletown, NYMiddletown, NY
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K & L Auto Sales
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Baldwin, NY
K And K Auto
Altamont, NY
Kalpins Express Auto Center
Rochester, NY
Kane Motors
Arlington, NY
Kantic Car
Huntington Station, NY
Kapos Auto
Queens, NY
Kapos Auto Group
Ridgewood, NY
Kapos Auto Ii
Ridgewood, NY
Karboss Inc
Staten Island, NY
Karlins Auto Sales Llc
Saratoga Springs, NY
Karp Kia
Rockville Centre, NY
Karp Volvo
Rockville Centre, NY
Keeler Honda
Latham, NY
Keeler Marketplace
Latham, NY
Keeler MINI
Latham, NY
Keeler Motor Car Company
Latham, NY
Keeler Pre-owned
Latham, NY
Keller Chevrolet
Buffalo, NY
Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac
Batavia, 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 322 rated New York dealers is $225, based on 1,427 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?
Saratoga Honda, Rye Subaru, Williams Toyota Of Binghamton lead the New York transparency rankings. 281 of 448 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 $225. 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.