Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 36 of 175 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
J's Motors
San Diego, CA
Jamal Auto Sales
San Diego, CA
Jlh Group, Llc
San Diego, CA
K&s Acura Of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
K&s Alfa Romeo Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa Chevrolet
San Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa Ford
San Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa Subaru
San Diego, CA
Konnect Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CA
La Mesa Pre-owned
San Diego, CA
Legend Auto San Diego
San Diego, CA
Lotus Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Lxr Car
San Diego, CA
M & M Auto Warehouse
San Diego, CA
Marvin K. Brown Buick
San Diego, CA
Marvin K. Brown Cadillac
San Diego, CA
Masi Auto Sales
San Diego, CA
Max Auto Sales
San Diego, CA
Mer Autos Llc
San Diego, CA
Mercedes-Benz Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
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?
1 Car Auto Dealer (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.