Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 83 of 191 car dealers near San Diego, CA from 273 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $83.
Data updated Sep 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 83 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near San Diego
Kearny Mesa Hyundai
San Diego, CA
$35 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesInfiniti Of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
$35 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesCourtesy Chevrolet Center
San Diego, CA
$35 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKearny Mesa Toyota
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Mossy Toyota
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Carnova Inc.
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Vinfast San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Mossy Ford
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Dch Honda Of Mission Valley
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Cali Cruisers Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
All Car Dealers Near San Diego
Kearny Mesa Hyundai
San Diego, CA · 14 verified quotes
Carz Land Inc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Infiniti Of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA · 6 verified quotes
Courtesy Chevrolet Center
San Diego, CA · 3 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa Toyota
San Diego, CA · 3 verified quotes
Cc Auto Group
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
1 Car Auto Dealer
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Autolink
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Best Way Motors Inc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Carvibe
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Exclusive Collection Llc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ferrari Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jake's Motorcars
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jamal Auto Sales
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kearny Mesa Subaru
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
K&S Alfa Romeo Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Miramar Sport Cars
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mission Bay Motors
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Paykan Auto Sales Inc.
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $120. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% of dealers near San Diego 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 San Diego FAQ
What is the best car dealer near San Diego, CA?
Kearny Mesa Hyundai (San Diego, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Diego on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near San Diego charge?
As of September 2026, rated dealers near San Diego, CA charge an average documentation fee of $83, compared to a CA state average of $120 — based on 273 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near San Diego?
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 San Diego are verified.