Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 449 of 1735 Virginia car dealers from 2,304 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $808.
289 of 449 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Dominion
Virginia's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
2nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 449 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1735 dealers →Safford Mazda Chantilly
Chantilly, VA
$43 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCrown MINI Richmond
Henrico, VA
$41 above the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTinney GMC
Lynchburg, VA
$119 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Richmond
Henrico, VAHenrico, VA
Apple Ford Of Danville
Danville, VADanville, VA
Apple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc.
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
Radley Chevrolet
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
Mechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VAMechanicsville, VA
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VACovington, VA
Starr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VASuffolk, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
Whitten Brothers Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Williamsburg CDJR
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg Honda
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg Kia
Williamsburg, VA
Win Pre-Owned Cars Inc.
Winchester, VA
Winchester Mitsubishi
Winchester, VA
Winchester Motor Company
Winchester, VA
Winchester Wheels
Winchester, VA
Winners Circle Chevrolet GMC
Franklin, VA
Wood Auto Dealership
Portsmouth, VA
Woodall Hyundai
Danville, VA
Woodall Nissan
Danville, VA
Woodbridge Auto Sales
Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge Public Auto Auction
Woodbridge, VA
World Auto
Fredericksburg, VA
Wynne Ford
Hampton, VA
Xclusive Auto Sales
Colonial Heights, VA
Xclusive Automotive Llc
Richmond, VA
Xtreme Car Llc
Vienna, VA
Xtreme Motors
Sterling, VA
Dealers by City in Virginia
Virginia doc fee law
Virginia sets no cap on dealer processing fees, and Virginia fees are consistently among the highest in the country. State law requires the fee to be disclosed in advertising.
Virginia Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Virginia?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 449 rated Virginia dealers is $808, based on 2,304 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Safford Mazda Chantilly, Crown MINI Richmond, Tinney GMC lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 289 of 449 rated Virginia dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Virginia 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 Virginia quotes are verified.
How Virginia compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Virginia
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Virginia is $808. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% of dealers in Virginia 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.