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Best Car Dealers in California

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1403 of 4772 California car dealers from 6,233 verified out-the-door quotes. California's average doc fee is $98.

690 of 1403 rated California dealers earn an A · 305 earn a D or F

Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Golden State

California's dealer grade: C

76/100 average transparency score

52nd highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 1403 dealers with verified quotes.

$98
Avg Doc Fee
56%
No Add-ons
76/100
Avg Score
6,233
Verified Quotes

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1st place
A
100/100

Harbor Chevrolet

Long Beach, CA

$85doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Cuesta GMC

San Luis Obispo, CA

$85doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

Fullerton Ford

Fullerton, CA

$85doc fee

No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes

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4

BMW Of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
5

Jaguar Land Rover Volvo Cars Monterey

Sand City, CA

A
6

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA

A
7

Lancaster Honda

Lancaster, CA

A
8

Ford Fairfield

Fairfield, CA

A
9

Century West BMW

Los Angeles, CA

A
10

Kearny Mesa Hyundai

San Diego, CA

A

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Montclair, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Dealers by City in California

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California doc fee law

California caps dealer documentation fees at $85, one of the lowest limits in the country. If a California quote shows a higher "doc" or "processing" line item, question it — dealers there make their margin elsewhere, typically on add-ons and financing.

California Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in California?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 1403 rated California dealers is $98, based on 6,233 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps California doc fees at approximately $85.

Who are the best car dealers in California?

Harbor Chevrolet, Cuesta GMC, Fullerton Ford lead the California transparency rankings. 690 of 1403 rated California dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.

How are California 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 California quotes are verified.

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How California compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Nevada
$550 avg doc fee
$452 more than California
Arizona
$531 avg doc fee
$433 more than California
Oregon
$179 avg doc fee
$81 more than California

Tips for Buying a Car in California

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in California is $98. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 56% of dealers in California 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.

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