Best Car Dealers in California
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1419 of 4787 California car dealers from 6,314 verified out-the-door quotes. California's average doc fee is $113.
698 of 1419 rated California dealers earn an A · 306 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Golden State
California's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
50th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1419 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4787 dealers →Weir Canyon Honda
Yorba Linda, CA
$28 below the California average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesGardena Honda
Gardena, CA
$28 below the California average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$28 below the California average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesHarbor Chevrolet
Long Beach, CALong Beach, CA
Putnam Kia
Burlingame, CABurlingame, CA
Valencia BMW
Santa Clarita, CASanta Clarita, CA
Iauto Sales, Inc.
Bloomington, CABloomington, CA
Valley Kia
Fontana, CAFontana, CA
Northridge Toyota
Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA
Autonation Hyundai Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CACarlsbad, CA
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 13,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in California
Mv Automotive Llc
San Leandro, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Kutsch Motorsports
Montclair, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Motors Unlimited
San Bernardino, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
American Fleet Inc
Fontana, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
American Dream Auto Sales
Ridgecrest, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Allstate Auto Deals Llc
Sacramento, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Motors Llc
Anaheim, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
All In Auto Group
Norco, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Motor Master
Baldwin Park, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Motor Hub Usa
Loomis, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Motor City Buick GMC
Bakersfield, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Acura Of Sherman Oaks
Los Angeles, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Action Auction
Santa Rosa, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Ace Auto Dealers Corp.
Martinez, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Acceler8 Performance
Downey, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Land Rover Redwood City
Redwood City, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Abcars
Los Angeles, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Morgan Hill Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Morgan Hill, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
Moran Nachum Exotic Motors Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
West Coast Cars
Folsom, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data
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 1046 rated California dealers is $113, based on 6,314 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?
Weir Canyon Honda, Gardena Honda, Kia Santa Monica lead the California transparency rankings. 698 of 1419 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.
How California 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 California
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in California is $113. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 57% 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.