Best Car Dealers in New York
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 557 of 2285 New York car dealers from 1,773 verified out-the-door quotes. New York's average doc fee is $224.
334 of 557 rated New York dealers earn an A · 107 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 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 557 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2285 dealers →Plaza Hyundai
Brooklyn, NY
$49 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesHuntington Honda
Huntington, NY
$49 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesVolkswagen Of Nanuet
Nanuet, NY
$49 below the New York average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesManhattan Motorcars
New York, NYNew York, NY
West Herr Kia
Orchard Park, NYOrchard Park, NY
Audi Nyack
Nyack, NYNyack, NY
Sunrise Toyota
Oakdale, NYOakdale, NY
Mastrovito Hyundai
New York Mills, NYNew York Mills, NY
Leadcar GMC Utica Service
Utica, NYUtica, NY
Saratoga Honda
Saratoga Springs, NYSaratoga Springs, NY
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West Herr Volkswagen
Bowmansville, NY · 3 verified quotes
Tarrytown Honda
Tarrytown, NY · 8 verified quotes
Teddy Volkswagen
Bronx, NY · 4 verified quotes
Honda Of Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NY · 3 verified quotes
Premier Ford Lincoln
Brooklyn, NY · 4 verified quotes
Lincoln Of Queens
Jamaica, NY · 3 verified quotes
Romeo Volkswagen
Kingston, NY · 8 verified quotes
Healey Kia
Newburgh, NY · 4 verified quotes
Rc Lacy Ford
Catskill, NY · 4 verified quotes
Healey Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Beacon, NY · 3 verified quotes
Healey Brothers Ford
Poughkeepsie, NY · 6 verified quotes
Romeo Ford Of Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY · 5 verified quotes
Mazda Of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY · 3 verified quotes
Bay Ridge Mazda
Brooklyn, NY · 5 verified quotes
Bay Ridge Volkswagen
Brooklyn, NY · 6 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Of Queens
Queens, NY · 5 verified quotes
Genesis Of Smithtown
Saint James, NY · 5 verified quotes
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East Rochester, NY · 7 verified quotes
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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 388 rated New York dealers is $224, based on 1,773 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?
Plaza Hyundai, Huntington Honda, Volkswagen Of Nanuet lead the New York transparency rankings. 334 of 557 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 $224. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% 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.