Best Car Dealers Near Chico, CA

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 12 of 24 car dealers near Chico, CA from 32 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $177.

Data updated Aug 20, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 12 dealers with verified quotes.

$177
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $113
42%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
32
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $113. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 42% of dealers near Chico 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.

Car Dealers Near Chico FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Chico, CA?

Northstate Auto Brokers (Chico, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Chico on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Chico charge?

As of August 2026, rated dealers near Chico, CA charge an average documentation fee of $177, compared to a CA state average of $113 — based on 32 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Chico?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Chico are verified.