Best Car Dealers Near Santa Monica, CA
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 23 of 26 car dealers near Santa Monica, CA from 114 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $84.
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 23 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Santa Monica
Santa Monica Audi
Santa Monica, CA
$35 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesHyundai Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$35 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSubaru Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$35 below the CA average
$90 avg add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA
Genesis Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA
Volvo Cars Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA
Toyota Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA
Honda Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA
Lexus Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CASanta Monica, CA
Major Motor Cars
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All Car Dealers Near Santa Monica
Santa Monica Audi
Santa Monica, CA · 7 verified quotes
Hyundai Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 6 verified quotes
BMW Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Santa Monica Subaru
Santa Monica, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cars With Class
Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Subaru Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 10 verified quotes
Genesis Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 4 verified quotes
Kia Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 17 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 6 verified quotes
Toyota Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 16 verified quotes
Honda Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 18 verified quotes
Lexus Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 6 verified quotes
Major Motor Cars
Santa Monica, CA · 3 verified quotes
Land Rover Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 4 verified quotes
W.I. Simonson
Santa Monica, CA · 6 verified quotes
Santa Monica Ford
Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Maserati Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Santa Monica GMC Inc
Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Santa Monica Chrysler Jeep Dodge And Ram
Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Santa Monica GMC
Santa Monica, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $120. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 52% 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.
Car Dealers Near Santa Monica FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Santa Monica, CA?
Santa Monica Audi (Santa Monica, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near Santa Monica on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 7 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 $120 — based on 114 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.