Best Car Dealers Near Richmond, CA

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 8 of 25 car dealers near Richmond, CA from 60 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $188.

Data updated Aug 18, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 8 dealers with verified quotes.

$188
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $113
75%
No Add-ons
69/100
Avg Score
60
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $113. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 75% of dealers near Richmond 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 Richmond FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Richmond, CA?

Michael Stead's Hilltop Chrysler Jeep Dodge (Richmond, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Richmond on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Richmond charge?

As of August 2026, rated dealers near Richmond, CA charge an average documentation fee of $188, compared to a CA state average of $113 — based on 60 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Richmond?

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 Richmond are verified.