Best Car Dealers Near San Diego, CA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 65 of 182 car dealers near San Diego, CA from 278 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 65 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
Cali Cruisers Auto Sales Llc
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Carnova Inc.
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
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Carmax Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
Carmine Financial
San Diego, CA
Carpoint Motors
San Diego, CA
Cars For Less
San Diego, CA
Carvana CDJR Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Carvana San Diego
San Diego, CA
Carz Land Inc
San Diego, CA
Carz Llc
San Diego, CA
Cc Auto Group
San Diego, CA
Champion Motoring
San Diego, CA
Chapparone Auto Sales
San Diego, CA
Coastline Auto Specialist
San Diego, CA
Convoy Motors
San Diego, CA
Danny Dee Autos
San Diego, CA
Del Mar Motoring
San Diego, CA
Direct Autohaus
San Diego, CA
Doski Motors Inc
San Diego, CA
Dr. Car Inc.
San Diego, CA
Drivenow San Diego
San Diego, CA
Driveup Llc
San Diego, 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: 65% 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?
West Coast Auto Finance (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 278 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.