Best Car Dealers Near Irvine, CA

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 28 of 46 car dealers near Irvine, CA from 131 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $332.

Data updated Sep 9, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 28 dealers with verified quotes.

$332
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $112
68%
No Add-ons
72/100
Avg Score
131
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $112. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 68% of dealers near Irvine 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 Irvine FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Irvine, CA?

Tuttle Click (Irvine, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Irvine on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Irvine charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Irvine, CA charge an average documentation fee of $332, compared to a CA state average of $112 — based on 131 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Irvine?

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 Irvine are verified.