Best Car Dealers Near National City, CA

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 20 of 26 car dealers near National City, CA from 73 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $89.

Data updated Nov 10, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 20 dealers with verified quotes.

$89
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $85
60%
No Add-ons
75/100
Avg Score
73
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in National City

All Car Dealers Near National City

Dalton Toyota National City

National City, CA · 6 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Dalton Subaru National City

National City, CA · 3 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mossy Nissan National City

National City, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Zz Motors LLC

National City, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$65doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Value Cars Inc National City

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mossy Ineos Grenadier

National City, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
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Perry Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

National City, CA · 8 verified quotes

$85doc fee$374add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Cumming Chevrolet

National City, CA · 8 verified quotes

$85doc fee$373add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Perry Ford of National City

National City, CA · 11 verified quotes

$85doc fee$707add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
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National City Volkswagen

National City, CA · 6 verified quotes

$85doc fee$582add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Ball Honda

National City, CA · 3 verified quotes

$85doc fee$763add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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National City Automaxx

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Convoy Motors LLC

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Ball Auto Group

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Karz Plus

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
F
59/100
Buyer beware
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Ball Kia

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
F
56/100
Buyer beware
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National City Auto Center

National City, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$80doc fee$4,300add-ons
F
52/100
Buyer beware
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Dalton Hyundai National City

National City, CA · 10 verified quotes

$1,003add-ons
F
50/100
Buyer beware
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Honor GMC

National City, CA · 5 verified quotes

$798add-ons
F
46/100
Buyer beware
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Prestige Auto Source

National City, CANo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware
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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $85. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 60% of dealers near National City 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 National City FAQ

What is the best car dealer near National City, CA?

Dalton Toyota National City (National City, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near National City on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near National City charge?

As of November 2026, rated dealers near National City, CA charge an average documentation fee of $89, compared to a CA state average of $85 — based on 73 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near National City?

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 National City are verified.