Best Car Dealers Near Richmond, VA

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 31 of 117 car dealers near Richmond, VA from 148 quotes from the past year. The median rated dealer here charges $799 in total dealer fees.

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 31 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$799
Median Dealer Fees
VA median: $995
87%
No Quoted Add-ons
95/100
Avg Score
148
Quotes, Past Year

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Tips for Buying a Car in VA

  • Know the dealer fees: The median VA dealer charges $995 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 87% of quotes from the past year near Richmond have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

Car Dealers Near Richmond FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Richmond, VA?

Whitten Brothers Mazda (Richmond, VA) is the highest-graded dealer near Richmond on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 12 quotes from the past year.

What do dealers near Richmond charge in dealer fees?

As of November 2026, the median rated dealer near Richmond, VA charges $799 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a VA median of $995, based on 148 quotes from the past year.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Richmond?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most — fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the VA median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Richmond are verified.