Best Hyundai Dealerships in San Diego, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 5 Hyundai dealers in San Diego graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Kearny Mesa Hyundai is the highest-graded Hyundai dealer in the San Diego metro.
- Dalton Hyundai National City earns the lowest grade — add-ons appear on 89% of verified quotes, averaging $3,154.
- 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 Hyundai dealers in the San Diego metro. We graded every Hyundai 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.
5 Hyundai dealers in San Diego cleared the data threshold this quarter. It’s a smaller field, so treat this as a focused shortlist and still gather your own quotes. 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 5 Hyundai 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 — Kearny Mesa Hyundai
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · San Diego, CA
Kearny Mesa Hyundai is the top-graded Hyundai dealer in the San Diego metro by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 19 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
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#2 — Autonation Hyundai Carlsbad
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Carlsbad, CA
Autonation Hyundai Carlsbad quoted prices 4.2% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#3 — Hyundai Escondido
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Escondido, CA
Hyundai Escondido keeps add-ons on just 20% of verified quotes — light for an A-grade dealer.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $399
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#4 — Pedder Hyundai Of Poway
Grade: C · Score: 77/100 · Poway, CA
Pedder Hyundai Of Poway grades a C — add-ons appear on 75% of verified quotes, averaging $1,829. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $50 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 75% of quotes, avg $1,829
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#5 — Dalton Hyundai National City
Grade: D · Score: 67/100 · National City, CA
Dalton Hyundai National City grades a D — add-ons appear on 89% of verified quotes, averaging $3,154. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the CA average of $111
- Add-ons: 89% of quotes, avg $3,154
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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San Diego Hyundai Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearny Mesa Hyundai | San Diego | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 19 |
| 2 | Autonation Hyundai Carlsbad | Carlsbad | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 6 |
| 3 | Hyundai Escondido | Escondido | A | 96 | $85 | $399 | 5 |
| 4 | Pedder Hyundai Of Poway | Poway | C | 77 | $50 | $1,829 | 12 |
| 5 | Dalton Hyundai National City | National City | D | 67 | $0 | $3,154 | 9 |
These rankings are a quarterly snapshot. For the continuously updated list — including dealers rated since this article was published — see the live Hyundai 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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