Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 36 of 176 car dealers near San Diego, CA from 153 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $90.
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 36 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near San Diego
Kearny Mesa Hyundai
San Diego, CA
$34 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMossy Toyota
San Diego, CA
$34 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesInfiniti Of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
$34 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesMossy Ford
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Volvo Cars San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Hello Mazda Of San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa Volkswagen
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
BMW Of San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
All Car Dealers Near San Diego
Kearny Mesa Toyota
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kearny Mesa Hyundai
San Diego, CA · 8 verified quotes
1 Car Auto Dealer
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
So Cal Performance Sd, Llc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vinfast San Diego
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mossy Toyota
San Diego, CA · 9 verified quotes
Cali Cruisers Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Infiniti Of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA · 7 verified quotes
Mossy Ford
San Diego, CA · 20 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa Kia
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego
San Diego, CA · 8 verified quotes
Tmt Motors
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Prime Auto Imports
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volvo Cars San Diego
San Diego, CA · 5 verified quotes
Courtesy Chevrolet Center
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA · 19 verified quotes
Flex Automotive Inc.
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hello Mazda Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 9 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa Volkswagen
San Diego, CA · 4 verified quotes
BMW Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 6 verified quotes
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $119. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 53% of dealers near San Diego 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 San Diego FAQ
What is the best car dealer near San Diego, CA?
Kearny Mesa Toyota (San Diego, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Diego on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near San Diego charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near San Diego, CA charge an average documentation fee of $90, compared to a CA state average of $119 — based on 153 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near San Diego?
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 San Diego are verified.