Best Car Dealers Near Charlottesville, VA

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 13 of 27 car dealers near Charlottesville, VA from 47 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $603.

Data updated Aug 3, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 13 dealers with verified quotes.

$603
Avg Doc Fee
VA avg: $842
62%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
47
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in VA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in VA is $842. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 62% of dealers near Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Charlottesville, VA?

Cma's Colonial Cadillac (Charlottesville, VA) is the highest-graded dealer near Charlottesville on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Charlottesville charge?

As of August 2026, rated dealers near Charlottesville, VA charge an average documentation fee of $603, compared to a VA state average of $842 — based on 47 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Charlottesville?

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 Charlottesville are verified.