Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 454 of 2274 New York car dealers from 1,445 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $226.
274 of 454 rated New York dealers earn an A · 92 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
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 454 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2274 dealers →Rye Subaru
Rye, NY
$51 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesPaul Conte Cadillac
Freeport, NY
$51 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre, NY
$51 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMiddletown Mazda
Middletown, NYMiddletown, NY
East Hills Volkswagen Subaru Of Sayville
Sayville, NYSayville, NY
West Herr Chevrolet Of Williamsville
Williamsville, NYWilliamsville, NY
West Herr Kia
Orchard Park, NYOrchard Park, NY
West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NYBowmansville, NY
Williams Toyota Of Binghamton
Binghamton, NYBinghamton, NY
Ferrari Of Long Island
Plainview, NYPlainview, NY
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More Dealers in New York
Lefrois Brothers Automotive
Avon, NY
Legacy Motorsports Inc
Syracuse, NY
Legend Auto Group
Amityville, NY
Legend Infiniti
Syosset, NY
Legend Nissan
Syosset, NY
Legend Volkswagen
Amityville, NY
Lemans Cars
Commack, NY
Leonard Auto Sales
Corning, NY
Levant Motors Llc
Falconer, NY
Lexie Auto Parts And Repair Inc
Schenectady, NY
Lexus Of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
Lexus Of Queens
Long Island City, NY
Lexus Of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
Lia Honda Brewster
Brewster, NY
Lia Honda Of Albany
Albany, NY
Lia Honda Williamsville
Buffalo, NY
Lia Hyundai Of Albany
Albany, NY
Lia Infiniti
Cohoes, NY
Lia Nissan Colonie
Schenectady, NY
Lia Nissan Of Glens Falls
Queensbury, 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 327 rated New York dealers is $226, based on 1,445 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?
Rye Subaru, Paul Conte Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz Of Rockville Centre lead the New York transparency rankings. 274 of 454 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 $226. 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.