Best Car Dealers Near Lemon Grove, CA

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 4 of 6 car dealers near Lemon Grove, CA from 17 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $145.

Data updated Jul 29, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 4 dealers with verified quotes.

$145
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $109
50%
No Add-ons
84/100
Avg Score
17
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $109. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 50% of dealers near Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Lemon Grove, CA?

Legend Auto Sales Inc (Lemon Grove, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Lemon Grove on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Lemon Grove charge?

As of July 2026, rated dealers near Lemon Grove, CA charge an average documentation fee of $145, compared to a CA state average of $109 — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Lemon Grove?

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 Lemon Grove are verified.