Best Car Dealerships in Denver, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Denver metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 100 dealerships across the Denver area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. One of them, John Elway Chevrolet, is CarEdge Certified. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 11, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Denver?
The best car dealership in Denver by verified out-the-door price data is Landmark Lincoln (Lincoln, Englewood, CO): A grade, 100/100 across 8 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 8 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- Transwest Gmc (GMC, Henderson), A grade, 100/100 across 6 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 6 quotes from the past year.
- Gebhardt BMW (BMW, Boulder), A grade, 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 4 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- No dealer fees: Schomp Ford (Ford, Denver), confirmed by CarEdge to charge no doc fee or dealer-added fees.
- Lowest dealer fees: Schomp MINI (MINI, Highlands Ranch), $10, against the CO median of $741.
- No quoted add-ons: Phil Long Ford Of Denver (Ford, Denver), none in its 22 quotes from the past year.
- Most quotes, past year: Phil Long Ford Of Denver (Ford, Denver), 22 quotes from the past year behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Denver
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Denver. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick | Johnson Auto Plaza | Brighton | A | 98 | 13 |
| Chevrolet | John Elway Chevrolet | Englewood | A | 99 | 4 |
| Chrysler | Johnson Auto Plaza | Brighton | A | 98 | 13 |
| Dodge | Johnson Auto Plaza | Brighton | A | 98 | 13 |
| Ford | Schomp Ford | Denver | A | 98 | 12 |
| GMC | Transwest Gmc | Henderson | A | 100 | 6 |
| Honda | Holman Honda Centennial | Centennial | A | 100 | 4 |
| Hyundai | Stevinson Hyundai Of Frederick | Longmont | A | 96 | 13 |
| Jeep | Johnson Auto Plaza | Brighton | A | 98 | 13 |
| Kia | Fowler Kia Of Longmont | Longmont | A | 99 | 7 |
| Mazda | 2mazda | Loveland | A | 97 | 5 |
| RAM | Johnson Auto Plaza | Brighton | A | 98 | 13 |
| Subaru | Flatirons Subaru | Boulder | A | 99 | 7 |
| Toyota | Stapp Interstate Toyota | Longmont | A | 99 | 4 |
| Volkswagen | O’meara Volkswagen Of Thornton | Denver | A | 97 | 4 |
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Denver
John Elway Chevrolet, John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows, and Emich Kia are the CarEdge Certified dealers in Denver. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:
- All-in out-the-door price up front
- No surprise add-ons
- Fast, real answers
- An honest, no-pressure experience
CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
John Elway Chevrolet: CarEdge Certified Chevrolet dealer in Englewood
John Elway Chevrolet in Englewood, CO is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 4 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $739 — below the CO median of $741
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John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows: CarEdge Certified Cadillac dealer in Lone Tree
John Elway Cadillac Of Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (96/100 across 4 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $699 — below the CO median of $741
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Emich Kia: CarEdge Certified Kia dealer in Denver
Emich Kia in Denver, CO is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (95/100 across 17 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.
- Dealer fees: $799 — above the CO median of $741
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Denver
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Landmark Lincoln
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Englewood, CO
Landmark Lincoln is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $389 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 8 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 8
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#2 — Transwest Gmc
GMC · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Henderson, CO
Transwest Gmc is an A-grade GMC dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $595 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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#3 — Gebhardt BMW
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Boulder, CO
Gebhardt BMW is an A-grade BMW dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $699 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#4 — Holman Honda Centennial
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Centennial, CO
Holman Honda Centennial is an A-grade Honda dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $752 — above the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#5 — John Elway Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · CarEdge Certified · Englewood, CO
John Elway Chevrolet is a CarEdge Certified Chevrolet dealer in Denver, one of three certified dealers in the metro. Beyond its A grade (99/100 across 4 quotes from the past year), it guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.
- Dealer fees: $739 — below the CO median of $741
- Quotes, past year: 4
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
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#6 — Flatirons Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Boulder, CO
Flatirons Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 7 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $699 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 7 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 7
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#7 — Fowler Kia Of Longmont
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Longmont, CO
Fowler Kia Of Longmont is an A-grade Kia dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 7 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $699 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 7 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 7
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#8 — Schomp MINI
MINI · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Highlands Ranch, CO
Schomp MINI is an A-grade MINI dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $10 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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#9 — Stapp Interstate Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Longmont, CO
Stapp Interstate Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $745 — above the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#10 — Johnson Auto Plaza
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Brighton, CO
Johnson Auto Plaza is an A-grade Buick dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $599 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: On 2 of 13 quotes from the past year (15%)
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#11 — Schomp Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Denver, CO
Schomp Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $0 — confirmed by CarEdge: no dealer fees
- Quoted add-ons: None in 12 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#12 — Ghent Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Greeley, CO
Ghent Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $787 — above the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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#13 — Mercedes-Benz Of Denver
Mercedes-Benz · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Denver, CO
Mercedes-Benz Of Denver is an A-grade Mercedes-Benz dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $632 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#14 — Grand Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Denver, CO
Grand Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $800 — above the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#15 — Phil Long Ford Of Denver
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Denver, CO
Phil Long Ford Of Denver is an A-grade Ford dealer in Denver on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 22 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $699 — below the CO median of $741
- Quoted add-ons: None in 22 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 22
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
- Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →
Denver Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Denver? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Buick Dealerships in Denver
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Denver
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Denver
- Best Dodge Dealerships in Denver
- Best Ford Dealerships in Denver
- Best GMC Dealerships in Denver
- Best Honda Dealerships in Denver
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Denver
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Denver
- Best Kia Dealerships in Denver
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Denver
- Best RAM Dealerships in Denver
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Denver
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Denver
- Best Volkswagen Dealerships in Denver
Denver Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landmark Lincoln | Englewood | A | 100 | $389 | None | 8 |
| 2 | Transwest Gmc | Henderson | A | 100 | $595 | None | 6 |
| 3 | Gebhardt BMW | Boulder | A | 100 | $699 | None | 4 |
| 4 | Holman Honda Centennial | Centennial | A | 100 | $752 | None | 4 |
| 5 | John Elway Chevrolet (CarEdge Certified) | Englewood | A | 99 | $739 | — | 4 |
| 6 | Flatirons Subaru | Boulder | A | 99 | $699 | None | 7 |
| 7 | Fowler Kia Of Longmont | Longmont | A | 99 | $699 | None | 7 |
| 8 | Schomp MINI | Highlands Ranch | A | 99 | $10 | None | 6 |
| 9 | Stapp Interstate Toyota | Longmont | A | 99 | $745 | None | 4 |
| 10 | Johnson Auto Plaza | Brighton | A | 98 | $599 | 15% | 13 |
| 11 | Schomp Ford | Denver | A | 98 | $0 | None | 12 |
| 12 | Ghent Chevrolet | Greeley | A | 98 | $787 | None | 6 |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz Of Denver | Denver | A | 98 | $632 | None | 5 |
| 14 | Grand Kia | Denver | A | 98 | $800 | None | 4 |
| 15 | Phil Long Ford Of Denver | Denver | A | 97 | $699 | None | 22 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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