Best Car Dealers Near Silver Spring, MD

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 16 of 26 car dealers near Silver Spring, MD from 95 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $671.

Data updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 16 dealers with verified quotes.

$671
Avg Doc Fee
MD avg: $754
56%
No Add-ons
93/100
Avg Score
95
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in MD

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in MD is $754. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 56% of dealers near Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Silver Spring, MD?

Universal Auto Group (Silver Spring, MD) is the highest-graded dealer near Silver Spring on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Silver Spring charge?

As of August 2026, rated dealers near Silver Spring, MD charge an average documentation fee of $671, compared to a MD state average of $754 — based on 95 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Silver Spring?

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 Silver Spring are verified.