Best Car Dealers Near Palo Alto, CA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 5 of 7 car dealers near Palo Alto, CA from 33 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $69.
Data updated Aug 24, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 5 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Palo Alto
Magnussen's Toyota Of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$78 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25 below the CA average
$799 avg add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$98 below the CA average
$711 avg add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Palo Alto
Anderson Honda
Palo Alto, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz Of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Magnussen's Toyota Of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA · 8 verified quotes
Audi Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA · 9 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA · 14 verified quotes
Hengehold Trucks
Palo Alto, CA
Mclaren San Francisco
Palo Alto, CA
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: 60% of dealers near Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Palo Alto, CA?
Anderson Honda (Palo Alto, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Palo Alto on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Palo Alto charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near Palo Alto, CA charge an average documentation fee of $69, compared to a CA state average of $110 — based on 33 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto are verified.