Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 89 of 195 car dealers near San Diego, CA from 305 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $83.
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 89 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near San Diego
Kearny Mesa Hyundai
San Diego, CA
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesInfiniti of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesKearny Mesa Toyota
San Diego, CA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesCourtesy Chevrolet Center
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Mossy Toyota
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Mossy Ford
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa Subaru
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Dch Honda of Mission Valley
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Vinfast San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
All Car Dealers Near San Diego
Nextride Auto Sales LLC
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cali Cruisers Auto Sales LLC
San Diego, CA · 3 verified quotes
Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego
San Diego, CA · 24 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa Kia
San Diego, CA · 13 verified quotes
Max Auto Sales
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volvo Cars San Diego
San Diego, CA · 8 verified quotes
Lexus San Diego
San Diego, CA · 16 verified quotes
BMW of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 11 verified quotes
Porsche San Diego
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kearny Mesa Volkswagen
San Diego, CA · 5 verified quotes
Charlie Hunter
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi San Diego
San Diego, CA · 4 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
San Diego, CA · 5 verified quotes
Land Rover San Diego
San Diego, CA · 5 verified quotes
Miramar Car Center
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Future One LLC
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
La Ruta Auto Sales
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gold Automotive
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Event Motoring
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Enterprise Car Sales Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $108. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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?
Eli's Motorcars (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 October 2026, rated dealers near San Diego, CA charge an average documentation fee of $83, compared to a CA state average of $108 — based on 305 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.