Best Car Dealers Near Bethesda, MD

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 10 of 12 car dealers near Bethesda, MD from 113 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $774.

Data updated Jul 17, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 10 dealers with verified quotes.

$774
Avg Doc Fee
MD avg: $768
70%
No Add-ons
97/100
Avg Score
113
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in MD

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in MD is $768. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 70% of dealers near Bethesda 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 Bethesda FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Bethesda, MD?

Audi Bethesda (Bethesda, MD) is the highest-graded dealer near Bethesda on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 99/100, based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Bethesda charge?

As of July 2026, rated dealers near Bethesda, MD charge an average documentation fee of $774, compared to a MD state average of $768 — based on 113 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Bethesda?

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 Bethesda are verified.