Best Car Dealers Near Modesto, CA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 26 of 81 car dealers near Modesto, CA from 50 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $78.
Data updated Aug 12, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 26 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Modesto
Heritage Ford
Modesto, CA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesModesto Subaru
Modesto, CA
$33 avg add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Modesto
Modesto, CA
$80 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMistlin Honda
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Devine Auto Sales
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Valley BMW
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Cencal Automotive Inc
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Super Auto Sales Modesto
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
El Vista Auto Sales
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Modesto Auto Exchange
Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $108. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% of dealers near Modesto 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.
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Car Dealers Near Modesto FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Modesto, CA?
Cencal Automotive Inc (Modesto, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Modesto on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Modesto charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near Modesto, CA charge an average documentation fee of $78, compared to a CA state average of $108 — based on 50 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Modesto?
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 Modesto are verified.