Best Car Dealers Near San Francisco, CA

As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 11 of 19 car dealers near San Francisco, CA from 78 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $91.

Data updated Oct 2, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 11 dealers with verified quotes.

$91
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $110
55%
No Add-ons
88/100
Avg Score
78
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in San Francisco

All Car Dealers Near San Francisco

MINI of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Volvo Cars San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote →

Royal Auto Group of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 3 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Audi San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Excelsior Motors, Inc

San Francisco, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$50doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Mazda San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 16 verified quotes

$85doc fee$93add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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BMW of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 18 verified quotes

$85doc fee$561add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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San Francisco Toyota

San Francisco, CA · 26 verified quotes

$85doc fee$95add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Jaguar Land Rover San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$85doc fee$748add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Ever Cars Co.

San Francisco, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Porsche San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 7 verified quotes

$1,249add-ons
F
42/100
Buyer beware
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City Motor Sales

San Francisco, CA

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Not rated

Excelsior Motors Inc

San Francisco, CA

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Not rated

Hertz Car Sales San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco, CA

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Not rated

Hertz Car Sales San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco, CA

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Not rated

Land Rover San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Land Rover
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Not rated

Rivian San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco, CA

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Not rated

San Francisco Toyota Sales at Geary

San Francisco, CA

Toyota
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Not rated

Volkswagen San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Volkswagen
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Not rated

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: 55% of dealers near San Francisco 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 Francisco FAQ

What is the best car dealer near San Francisco, CA?

MINI of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Francisco 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 Francisco charge?

As of October 2026, rated dealers near San Francisco, CA charge an average documentation fee of $91, compared to a CA state average of $110 — based on 78 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near San Francisco?

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 Francisco are verified.