Best Car Dealers Near San Rafael, CA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 16 of 22 car dealers near San Rafael, CA from 126 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $79.
Data updated Aug 31, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 16 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near San Rafael
Cadillac Marin
San Rafael, CA
$25 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Marin
San Rafael, CA
$25 below the CA average
$280 avg add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesMarin Subaru
San Rafael, CA
$25 below the CA average
$581 avg add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesVolkswagen Marin
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
Toyota Marin
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
Volvo Cars Marin
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
Lexus Of Marin
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
Marin Honda
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
Audi Marin
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
Marin Mazda
San Rafael, CASan Rafael, CA
All Car Dealers Near San Rafael
Caragents
San Rafael, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cadillac Marin
San Rafael, CA · 8 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Marin
San Rafael, CA · 16 verified quotes
Marin Subaru
San Rafael, CA · 3 verified quotes
Lamborghini San Francisco
San Rafael, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volkswagen Marin
San Rafael, CA · 12 verified quotes
Toyota Marin
San Rafael, CA · 36 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Marin
San Rafael, CA · 9 verified quotes
Lexus Of Marin
San Rafael, CA · 10 verified quotes
Marin Honda
San Rafael, CA · 5 verified quotes
Audi Marin
San Rafael, CA · 11 verified quotes
Marin Mazda
San Rafael, CA · 12 verified quotes
Marin Imports
San Rafael, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of San Rafael
San Rafael, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Marin Car Club
San Rafael, CANo Pricing Provided
Green Life Motors
San Rafael, CANo Pricing Provided
Alfa Romeo Of Marin
San Rafael, CA
Bentley San Francisco
San Rafael, CA
Car Finder Marin
San Rafael, CA
Hi-tec Automotive
San Rafael, 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: 44% of dealers near San Rafael 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 Rafael FAQ
What is the best car dealer near San Rafael, CA?
Caragents (San Rafael, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Rafael 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 Rafael charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near San Rafael, CA charge an average documentation fee of $79, compared to a CA state average of $110 — based on 126 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near San Rafael?
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 Rafael are verified.