Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 64 of 182 car dealers near San Diego, CA from 276 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $69.
Data updated Aug 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 64 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near San Diego
Kearny Mesa Hyundai
San Diego, CA
$25 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesKearny Mesa Kia
San Diego, CA
$110 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesCourtesy Chevrolet Center
San Diego, CA
$25 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesMossy Toyota
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Vinfast San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Infiniti Of Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Volvo Cars San Diego
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Mossy Ford
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Carnova Inc.
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Cali Cruisers Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
All Car Dealers Near San Diego
Nextride Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Best Way Auto
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tmt Motors
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Flex Automotive
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Prime Auto Imports
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mossy Ford
San Diego, CA · 33 verified quotes
Carnova Inc.
San Diego, CA · 3 verified quotes
Cali Cruisers Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CA · 3 verified quotes
Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego
San Diego, CA · 31 verified quotes
Max Auto Sales
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
The Future One Llc
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gold Automotive
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Beyer Enterprise
San Diego, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dch Honda Of Mission Valley
San Diego, CA · 5 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA · 19 verified quotes
Flex Automotive Inc.
San Diego, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hello Mazda Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 15 verified quotes
Kearny Mesa Volkswagen
San Diego, CA · 4 verified quotes
Marvin K. Brown Cadillac
San Diego, CA · 3 verified quotes
BMW Of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 6 verified quotes
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: 64% 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?
World Auto Sales (San Diego, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Diego on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near San Diego charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near San Diego, CA charge an average documentation fee of $69, compared to a CA state average of $110 — based on 276 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.