Best Car Dealerships in Modesto, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Modesto across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Mercedes-Benz Of San Jose (Mercedes-Benz, San Jose) is the most transparent dealership in the Modesto metro by verified data.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Modesto metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 36 dealerships across the Modesto area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated October 15, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
The Best Car Dealerships in Modesto
The best car dealership in Modesto by verified out-the-door price data is Mercedes-Benz Of San Jose (Mercedes-Benz, San Jose, CA): A grade, 100/100 across 11 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Livermore Subaru (Subaru, Livermore), A grade, 100/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Dublin Hyundai (Hyundai, Dublin), A grade, 100/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Modesto
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Modesto. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Price Ford Of Turlock | Turlock | A | 100 | 4 |
| Honda | Tracy Honda | Tracy | A | 98 | 11 |
| Kia | Valley Kia Of Modesto | Modesto | A | 99 | 9 |
| Toyota | Dublin Toyota | Dublin | A | 98 | 12 |
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Modesto
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Mercedes-Benz Of San Jose
Mercedes-Benz · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · San Jose, CA
Mercedes-Benz Of San Jose is an A-grade Mercedes-Benz dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#2 — Livermore Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Livermore, CA
Livermore Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#3 — Dublin Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Dublin, CA
Dublin Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $214 — well above the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Price Ford Of Turlock
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Turlock, CA
Price Ford Of Turlock is an A-grade Ford dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#5 — The Ford Store Morgan Hill
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Morgan Hill, CA
The Ford Store Morgan Hill is an A-grade Ford dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 17 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 17
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#6 — Valley Kia Of Modesto
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Modesto, CA
Valley Kia Of Modesto is an A-grade Kia dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#7 — Dublin Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Dublin, CA
Dublin Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#8 — Tracy Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Tracy, CA
Tracy Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: 9% of quotes, avg $200
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#9 — Stockton Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Stockton, CA
Stockton Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 27 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $98 — below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: 4% of quotes, avg $18
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 27
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#10 — Kia Country
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Manteca, CA
Kia Country is an A-grade Kia dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 18 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: 6% of quotes, avg $183
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 18
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#11 — Modesto Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Modesto, CA
Modesto Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 13 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: 23% of quotes, avg $92
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#12 — Volvo Cars Dublin
Volvo · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Dublin, CA
Volvo Cars Dublin is an A-grade Volvo dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#13 — Mercedes-Benz Of Pleasanton
Mercedes-Benz · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Pleasanton, CA
Mercedes-Benz Of Pleasanton is an A-grade Mercedes-Benz dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 18 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $393
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 18
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#14 — Lodi Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Lodi, CA
Lodi Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $348
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#15 — Merced Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Merced, CA
Merced Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Modesto on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $107
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Modesto Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Modesto? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Ford Dealerships in Modesto
- Best Honda Dealerships in Modesto
- Best Kia Dealerships in Modesto
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Modesto
Modesto Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz Of San Jose | San Jose | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 11 |
| 2 | Livermore Subaru | Livermore | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Dublin Hyundai | Dublin | A | 100 | $214 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Price Ford Of Turlock | Turlock | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 4 |
| 5 | The Ford Store Morgan Hill | Morgan Hill | A | 99 | $85 | $0 | 17 |
| 6 | Valley Kia Of Modesto | Modesto | A | 99 | $85 | $0 | 9 |
| 7 | Dublin Toyota | Dublin | A | 98 | $85 | $0 | 12 |
| 8 | Tracy Honda | Tracy | A | 98 | $85 | $200 | 11 |
| 9 | Stockton Honda | Stockton | A | 96 | $98 | $18 | 27 |
| 10 | Kia Country | Manteca | A | 96 | $85 | $183 | 18 |
| 11 | Modesto Subaru | Modesto | A | 96 | $85 | $92 | 13 |
| 12 | Volvo Cars Dublin | Dublin | A | 96 | $85 | $0 | 10 |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz Of Pleasanton | Pleasanton | A | 95 | $85 | $393 | 18 |
| 14 | Lodi Honda | Lodi | A | 95 | $85 | $348 | 6 |
| 15 | Merced Toyota | Merced | A | 94 | $85 | $0 | 9 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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