Best Car Dealerships in Palm Springs, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Palm Springs across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Fairview Ford (Ford, San Bernardino) is the most transparent dealership in the Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 42 dealerships across the Palm Springs area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
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).
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Palm Springs
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Fairview Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · San Bernardino, CA
Fairview Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $92 — below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#2 — Honda Of The Desert
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cathedral City, CA
Honda Of The Desert is an A-grade Honda dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#3 — Chavez Jessup Gmc
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Indio, CA
Chavez Jessup Gmc is an A-grade Buick dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $77 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#4 — Ken Grody Ford Inland Empire
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Redlands, CA
Ken Grody Ford Inland Empire is an A-grade Ford dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $74 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#5 — Raceway Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Riverside, CA
Raceway Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $74 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#6 — Dch Kia Of Temecula
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Temecula, CA
Dch Kia Of Temecula is an A-grade Kia dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $64 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#7 — Moss Bros Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Moreno Valley, CA
Moss Bros Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $265 — well above the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#8 — I-10 Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Indio, CA
I-10 Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 27 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $72 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 15% of quotes, avg $406
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 27
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#9 — Toyota Of Hemet
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Hemet, CA
Toyota Of Hemet is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 30 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $57 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 7% of quotes, avg $355
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 30
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#10 — Palm Springs Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Cathedral City, CA
Palm Springs Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 8% of quotes, avg $42
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#11 — Unicars Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Indio, CA
Unicars Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $39 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#12 — Bmw Of Murrieta
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Murrieta, CA
Bmw Of Murrieta is an A-grade BMW dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $43 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#13 — Gosch Ford Temecula
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Temecula, CA
Gosch Ford Temecula is an A-grade Ford dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $43 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#14 — La Quinta Cadillac
Cadillac · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · La Quinta, CA
La Quinta Cadillac is an A-grade Cadillac dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $53 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $237
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#15 — Audi Temecula
Audi · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Temecula, CA
Audi Temecula is an A-grade Audi dealer in Palm Springs on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $382
- Listing accuracy: 6.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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Palm Springs Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Palm Springs? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Honda Dealerships in Palm Springs
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Palm Springs
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Ford | San Bernardino | A | 100 | $92 | $0 | 8 |
| 2 | Honda Of The Desert | Cathedral City | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 7 |
| 3 | Chavez Jessup Gmc | Indio | A | 99 | $77 | $0 | 10 |
| 4 | Ken Grody Ford Inland Empire | Redlands | A | 99 | $74 | $0 | 8 |
| 5 | Raceway Ford | Riverside | A | 99 | $74 | $0 | 8 |
| 6 | Dch Kia Of Temecula | Temecula | A | 98 | $64 | $0 | 4 |
| 7 | Moss Bros Toyota | Moreno Valley | A | 98 | $265 | $0 | 4 |
| 8 | I-10 Toyota | Indio | A | 96 | $72 | $406 | 27 |
| 9 | Toyota Of Hemet | Hemet | A | 95 | $57 | $355 | 30 |
| 10 | Palm Springs Subaru | Cathedral City | A | 95 | $0 | $42 | 12 |
| 11 | Unicars Honda | Indio | A | 95 | $39 | $0 | 11 |
| 12 | Bmw Of Murrieta | Murrieta | A | 95 | $43 | $0 | 6 |
| 13 | Gosch Ford Temecula | Temecula | A | 95 | $43 | $0 | 4 |
| 14 | La Quinta Cadillac | La Quinta | A | 94 | $53 | $237 | 8 |
| 15 | Audi Temecula | Temecula | A | 94 | $85 | $382 | 6 |
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. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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