Best Car Dealerships in Burlington VT, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Burlington VT metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 8 dealerships across the Burlington VT area; below are the 8 most transparent by score.
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 Burlington VT?
The best car dealership in Burlington VT by verified out-the-door price data is 802 Honda (Honda, Berlin, VT): A grade, 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 5 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- Handy Buick Gmc (Buick, Saint Albans City), A grade, 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 4 quotes from the past year.
- South Burlington Mazda (Mazda, South Burlington), A grade, 99/100 across 7 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 7 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- Lowest dealer fees: Della Honda In Plattsburgh (Honda, Plattsburgh), $175.
- No quoted add-ons: Handy Toyota (Toyota, Saint Albans City), none in its 8 quotes from the past year.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Top 8 Car Dealerships in Burlington VT
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — 802 Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Berlin, VT
802 Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $498 — below the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#2 — Handy Buick Gmc
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Saint Albans City, VT
Handy Buick Gmc is an A-grade Buick dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $499 — below the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#3 — South Burlington Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · South Burlington, VT
South Burlington Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 7 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $599 — above the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: None in 7 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 7
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#4 — Handy Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Saint Albans City, VT
Handy Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $499 — below the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: None in 8 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 8
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#5 — Nucar Vermont
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Saint Albans City, VT
Nucar Vermont is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $699 — above the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#6 — Burlington Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Burlington, VT
Burlington Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $599 — above the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: On 2 of 4 quotes from the past year (50%)
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#7 — Key Chevrolet Gmc Cadillac Of Burlington
Chevrolet · Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · South Burlington, VT
Key Chevrolet Gmc Cadillac Of Burlington is a B-grade Chevrolet dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 89/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $941 — above the VT median of $596
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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#8 — Della Honda In Plattsburgh
Honda · Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Plattsburgh, NY
Della Honda In Plattsburgh is a B-grade Honda dealer in Burlington VT on verified out-the-door data — 82/100 across 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $175 — at the NY median
- Quoted add-ons: On 4 of 4 quotes from the past year (100%)
- Quotes, past year: 4
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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 →
Burlington VT Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 802 Honda | Berlin | A | 100 | $498 | None | 5 |
| 2 | Handy Buick Gmc | Saint Albans City | A | 100 | $499 | None | 4 |
| 3 | South Burlington Mazda | South Burlington | A | 99 | $599 | None | 7 |
| 4 | Handy Toyota | Saint Albans City | A | 96 | $499 | None | 8 |
| 5 | Nucar Vermont | Saint Albans City | A | 94 | $699 | None | 5 |
| 6 | Burlington Subaru | Burlington | A | 93 | $599 | 50% | 4 |
| 7 | Key Chevrolet Gmc Cadillac Of Burlington | South Burlington | B | 89 | $941 | None | 6 |
| 8 | Della Honda In Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh | B | 82 | $175 | 100% | 4 |
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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