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Best Car Dealers Near Santa Monica, CA

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 22 of 26 car dealers near Santa Monica, CA from 124 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $84.

Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 22 dealers with verified quotes.

$84
Avg Doc Fee
CA avg: $112
50%
No Add-ons
83/100
Avg Score
124
Verified Quotes

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Top-Rated Dealers Near Santa Monica

1st place
A
100/100

Santa Monica Audi

Santa Monica, CA

$85doc fee

$27 below the CA average

No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes

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2nd place
A
100/100

Hyundai Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

$85doc fee

$27 below the CA average

No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes

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3rd place
A
100/100

Santa Monica Subaru

Santa Monica, CA

$85doc fee

$27 below the CA average

No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes

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4

BMW Of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
5

Subaru Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
6

Kia Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
7

Genesis Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
8

Volvo Cars Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
9

Toyota Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A
10

Honda Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

A

All Car Dealers Near Santa Monica

Santa Monica Subaru

Santa Monica, CA · 3 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Hyundai Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 6 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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BMW Of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 3 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Santa Monica Audi

Santa Monica, CA · 9 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Cars With Class

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$80doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Santa Monica GMC Inc

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Subaru Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 12 verified quotes

$85doc fee$75add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
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Kia Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 19 verified quotes

$85doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
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Genesis Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 4 verified quotes

$85doc fee$249add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
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Volvo Cars Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 14 verified quotes

$85doc fee$349add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Toyota Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 14 verified quotes

$85doc fee$639add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Honda Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 15 verified quotes

$85doc fee$818add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Major Motor Cars

Santa Monica, CA · 4 verified quotes

$85doc fee$395add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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W.I. Simonson

Santa Monica, CA · 6 verified quotes

$85doc fee$709add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Santa Monica Chrysler Jeep Dodge And Ram

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
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Lexus Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 8 verified quotes

$85doc fee$933add-ons
B
88/100
Above average
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Santa Monica GMC

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
C
78/100
Average
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Maserati Alfa Romeo Fiat Of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc fee$2,575add-ons
C
76/100
Average
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Santa Monica Ford

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$85doc fee$3,885add-ons
C
72/100
Average
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Maserati Of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc fee$1,520add-ons
D
66/100
Below average
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Tips for Buying a Car in CA

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $112. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 50% of dealers near Santa Monica 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.

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Car Dealers Near Santa Monica FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica Subaru (Santa Monica, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Santa Monica on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Santa Monica charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Santa Monica, CA charge an average documentation fee of $84, compared to a CA state average of $112 — based on 124 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Santa Monica?

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 Santa Monica are verified.

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