Best Car Dealers Near Long Beach, CA

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 19 of 40 car dealers near Long Beach, CA from 84 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $94.

Data updated Sep 1, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 19 dealers with verified quotes.

$94
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $110
58%
No Add-ons
63/100
Avg Score
84
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $110. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 58% of dealers near Long Beach 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 Long Beach FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Long Beach, CA?

Caruso Ford (Long Beach, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Long Beach on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Long Beach charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Long Beach, CA charge an average documentation fee of $94, compared to a CA state average of $110 — based on 84 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Long Beach?

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 Long Beach are verified.