Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 455 of 2274 New York car dealers from 1,449 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $229.
261 of 455 rated New York dealers earn an A · 92 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 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 455 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2274 dealers →Honda Of Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NY
$54 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMiddletown Mazda
Middletown, NY
$54 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesPlaza Hyundai
Brooklyn, NY
$54 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesTarrytown Honda
Tarrytown, NYTarrytown, NY
Volvo Cars Of Queens
Queens, NYQueens, NY
Volkswagen Of Nanuet
Nanuet, NYNanuet, NY
Volvo Cars Manhattan
New York, NYNew York, NY
Paul Conte Cadillac
Freeport, NYFreeport, NY
Paddock
Kenmore, NYKenmore, NY
Romeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NYKingston, NY
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East Greenbush, NY
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Utica, NY
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Middle Village, NY
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Middletown, NY
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Middletown, NY
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Rochester, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Lockport, NY
Mike's Auto Sales
Rochester, NY
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Marcy, 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 329 rated New York dealers is $229, based on 1,449 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?
Honda Of Valley Stream, Middletown Mazda, Plaza Hyundai lead the New York transparency rankings. 261 of 455 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 $229. 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.