Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 88 of 194 car dealers near San Diego, CA from 311 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $83.
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 88 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
La Mesa Pre-owned
San Diego, CA
Legacy Autohaus
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 GMC
San Diego, CA
Masi Auto Sales
San Diego, CA
Mer Autos
San Diego, CA
Mercedes-Benz of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Mikail Autos
San Diego, CA
MINI of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Miramar Motorsports Inc
San Diego, CA
Morales Auto LLC
San Diego, CA
Motor Max
San Diego, CA
Motor Point LLC
San Diego, CA
Opportunity Auto
San Diego, CA
Paykan Auto Sales Inc
San Diego, CA
Pm Auto Group
San Diego, CA
Precious Metals
San Diego, CA
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $107. 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?
Pacific Honda San Diego (San Diego, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Diego on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes.
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 $107 — based on 311 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.