Best Honda Dealerships in San Diego, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 7 Honda dealers in San Diego graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Honda Of El Cajon Superstore is the highest-graded Honda dealer in the San Diego metro.
- Poway Honda has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 88% of verified quotes, averaging $1,682 — the highest rate here.
- 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 Honda dealers in the San Diego metro. We graded every Honda dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
7 Honda dealers in San Diego cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
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 7 Honda Dealers in San Diego
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Honda Of El Cajon Superstore
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · El Cajon, CA
Honda Of El Cajon Superstore is the top-graded Honda dealer in the San Diego metro by verified data — A grade, 96/100, based on 10 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $71 — well below the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 10% of quotes, avg $200
- Listing accuracy: 3.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Dch Honda Of Mission Valley
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · San Diego, CA
Dch Honda Of Mission Valley quoted prices 2.1% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $498
- Listing accuracy: 2.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Honda Of Escondido
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Escondido, CA
Honda Of Escondido earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 7 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 29% of quotes, avg $255
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#4 — Mossy Honda Lemon Grove
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Lemon Grove, CA
Mossy Honda Lemon Grove quotes prices within 0.9% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $335 — well above the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $114
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 16
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Chula Vista Honda
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista Honda earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 10 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $77 — well below the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 30% of quotes, avg $517
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Hoehn Honda
Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Carlsbad, CA
Hoehn Honda earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the CA average. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 83% of quotes (avg $895).
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 83% of quotes, avg $895
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Poway Honda
Grade: C · Score: 76/100 · Poway, CA
Poway Honda grades a C — add-ons appear on 88% of verified quotes, averaging $1,682. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $108
- Add-ons: 88% of quotes, avg $1,682
- Listing accuracy: 3.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Honda dealers in the San Diego metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Ball Honda (National City, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
San Diego Honda Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Of El Cajon Superstore | El Cajon | A | 96 | $71 | $200 | 10 |
| 2 | Dch Honda Of Mission Valley | San Diego | A | 96 | $85 | $498 | 4 |
| 3 | Honda Of Escondido | Escondido | A | 95 | $85 | $255 | 7 |
| 4 | Mossy Honda Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove | A | 94 | $335 | $114 | 16 |
| 5 | Chula Vista Honda | Chula Vista | A | 91 | $77 | $517 | 10 |
| 6 | Hoehn Honda | Carlsbad | B | 82 | $85 | $895 | 6 |
| 7 | Poway Honda | Poway | C | 76 | $85 | $1,682 | 8 |
These rankings are a quarterly snapshot. For the continuously updated list — including dealers rated since this article was published — see the live Honda dealer rankings near San Diego on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.
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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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