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Best Car Dealers in California

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1437 of 4776 California car dealers from 6,361 verified out-the-door quotes. California's average doc fee is $114.

708 of 1437 rated California dealers earn an A · 308 earn a D or F

Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Golden State

California's dealer grade: C

76/100 average transparency score

50th highest doc fees in the U.S.

Based on 1437 dealers with verified quotes.

$114
Avg Doc Fee
57%
No Add-ons
76/100
Avg Score
6,361
Verified Quotes

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1st place
A
100/100

Hyundai Of Glendale

Glendale, CA

$85doc fee

$29 below the California average

No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Santa Cruz Toyota

Capitola, CA

$85doc fee

$29 below the California average

No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

El Cerrito Honda

El Cerrito, CA

$85doc fee

$29 below the California average

No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes

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4

Tuttle-Click Ford

Irvine, CA

A
5

Tuttle Click

Irvine, CA

A
6

North Bay Ford

Santa Cruz, CA

A
7

Tustin Cadillac

Tustin, CA

A
8

Mazda Of Vacaville

Vacaville, CA

A
9

Audi Napa Valley

Fairfield, CA

A
10

Sutherlin Subaru Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA

A

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West Sacramento, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Palmdale Auto Mall

Palmdale, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Palm Springs Mazda

Cathedral City, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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K & B Auto Inc

Sacramento, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Katana Motors

Perris, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Kartech Inc

Los Angeles, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Kar Kings Inc

Fresno, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Kalifas Auto Llc

Lynwood, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Jake's Motorcars

San Diego, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Perry Ford San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Perry Honda

Bishop, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Planet Car Sales Inc

Los Angeles, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Planet Motors

Sacramento, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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International Auto Sales And Mobility

Indio, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Platinum Sales And Service

Norco, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Indrive

Riverside, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Impero Cars Inc

Los Angeles, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

F
0/100
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Porsche Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · 0 verified quotesLimited data

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Dealers by City in California

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California doc fee law

California caps dealer documentation fees at $85, one of the lowest limits in the country. If a California quote shows a higher "doc" or "processing" line item, question it — dealers there make their margin elsewhere, typically on add-ons and financing.

California Dealer FAQ

What is the average dealer doc fee in California?

As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 1060 rated California dealers is $114, based on 6,361 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps California doc fees at approximately $85.

Who are the best car dealers in California?

Hyundai Of Glendale, Santa Cruz Toyota, El Cerrito Honda lead the California transparency rankings. 708 of 1437 rated California dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.

How are California dealers graded?

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%). Grades update as new California quotes are verified.

More California dealer data

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How California compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Nevada
$597 avg doc fee
$483 more than California
Arizona
$585 avg doc fee
$471 more than California
Oregon
$225 avg doc fee
$111 more than California

Tips for Buying a Car in California

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in California is $114. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 57% of dealers in California 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.

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