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 26, 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.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 164 dealers →Toyota Of Smithfield
Smithfield, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesGrieco Honda
Johnston, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesFlood Ford Of East Greenwich
East Greenwich, RI
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNucar Toyota Of North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown, RI
Tasca Ford Mazda Lincoln Volvo
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Paul Masse Buick GMC South Inc
South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
Tasca
Cranston, RICranston, RI
Saccucci Honda
Middletown, RIMiddletown, RI
Grieco Hyundai
Johnston, RIJohnston, RI
Infiniti Of Warwick
Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
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More Dealers in Rhode Island
Dambra Auto Sales
Providence, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Executive Auto Sales
Smithfield, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Westerly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Westerly, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colonial Subaru
Danbury, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tasca Kia Johnston
Johnston, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Colonial
Barrington, RI · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shannon Motors Johnston
Johnston, RINo Pricing Provided
Tasca Mazda Cranston
Cranston, RINo Pricing Provided
Steingold Volvo Cars
Pawtucket, RINo Pricing Provided
Langway Toyota Of Newport
Middletown, RINo Pricing Provided
Bald Hill Kia
Warwick, RINo Pricing Provided
A & R Auto Sales, Inc Annex
Warwick, RI
Accurate Automotive Sales & Service
Pawtucket, RI
American Dream Auto Sales
Warwick, RI
Anchor Auto Group
North Smithfield, RI
Anchor Nissan
North Smithfield, RI
Anchor Subaru
North Smithfield, RI
Apollo Auto Sales
Cumberland, RI
Aquidneck Motors Inc
Middletown, RI
Atlas Auto Sales, Inc
West Greenwich, RI
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?
Toyota Of Smithfield, Grieco Honda, Flood Ford Of East Greenwich 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.