Best Car Dealers in Rhode Island

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 41 of 164 Rhode Island car dealers from 145 verified out-the-door quotes. Rhode Island's average doc fee is $402.

31 of 41 rated Rhode Island dealers earn an A · 6 earn a D or F

Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Ocean State

Rhode Island's dealer grade: B

83/100 average transparency score

30th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 41 dealers with verified quotes.

$402
Avg Doc Fee
85%
No Add-ons
83/100
Avg Score
145
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Rhode Island

Look up any dealer’s transparency grade

Search 13,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.

More Dealers in Rhode Island

Flood Ford Lincoln

Narragansett, RI · 6 verified quotes

$333doc feeNo add-ons
A
96.7/100
Highly transparent
See 6 verified quotes

Viti Mercedes-Benz

Tiverton, RI · 5 verified quotes

$400doc fee$259add-ons
A
96.4/100
Highly transparent
See 5 verified quotes

Land Rover Warwick

Warwick, RI · 4 verified quotes

$400doc fee$80add-ons
A
95.5/100
Highly transparent
See 4 verified quotes

Balise Chevrolet Of Warwick

Warwick, RI · 5 verified quotes

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
See 5 verified quotes

Cumberland Hill Auto Sales

Cumberland, RI · 3 verified quotes

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
See 3 verified quotes

Flood Mazda

South Kingstown, RI · 3 verified quotes

$399doc fee$825add-ons
C
79/100
Average
See 3 verified quotes

Hurd Auto Mall GMC

Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$400doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Best Wheels Imports

Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$400doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Balise Honda Of West Warwick

West Warwick, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$400doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

BMW Of Newport

Middletown, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$400doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Bald Hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Warwick, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$395doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Stamas Auto & Truck Center

Cranston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

R&A Auto Sales

Cranston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$70doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Viti Volvo Cars Tiverton

Tiverton, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$400doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Tasca Volvo Cars

Cranston, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Tasca Chevrolet Of Woonsocket Ri

Woonsocket, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Priority Automotive Of Westerly, Llc

Westerly, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
99.7/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

MINI Of Warwick

Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$420doc feeNo add-ons
A
99.5/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

BMW Of Warwick

Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$420doc feeNo add-ons
A
99.5/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Lexus Of Warwick

Warwick, RI · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$210doc feeNo add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes
Page 1 of 8Next

Dealers by City in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 32 rated Rhode Island dealers is $402, based on 145 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

Who are the best car dealers in Rhode Island?

Flood Ford Of East Greenwich, Grieco Honda, Toyota Of Smithfield lead the Rhode Island transparency rankings. 31 of 41 rated Rhode Island dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.

How are Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island quotes are verified.

How Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Rhode Island is $402. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 85% of dealers in Rhode Island 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.