A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Fort Myers earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes and 6 tracked negotiations · Fort Myers, FL
Collected Aug 1, 2025Apr 15, 2026 · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Location

Fort Myers, FL

The full story

Why Fort Myers earned this grade

Between August 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 21 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

4 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$214 is $710 below the FL average of $924. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 14% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $3,296 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 6 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,089 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

21 verified OTD quotes from Fort Myers

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

11 vehicle transactions21 individual quotes

2026 Volvo Volvo XC90

B6 Ultra 7-Seater 4dr All-Wheel DriNew
$86,656
$1,299doc fee$4,995add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Sportage

LX (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveNew2 quotes
$28,000
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $979
View 2Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew2 quotes
$41,156
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,206
View 2Quotes →

2024 Lexus ES 350

F SPORT Handling (A8) 4dr Front-WheUsed2 quotes
$41,915
$1,198doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,188
View 2Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

X-Line 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew4 quotes
$38,500
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $749
View 4Quotes →

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

Platinum 4dr Front-Wheel DriveNew
$48,738
$1,299doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Kia Sportage

EX (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed
$28,142
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

P250 Dynamic SE 4dr All-Wheel DriveUsed
$54,496
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Kia Telluride

Used4 quotes
$42,500
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $386
View 4Quotes →

2025 Kia Seltos

New2 quotes
$28,221
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $25
View 2Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $2,164
3 quotes
2
paint protectionavg $1,249
2 quotes
3
theft protectionavg $899
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($214) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Fort Myers

  • Minor add-ons (~$471) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($214) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Myers's doc fee?

Fort Myers charges a typical documentation fee of $214. The FL average is $924. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Fort Myers add mandatory add-ons?

Fort Myers adds an average of $471 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Fort Myers a good dealer?

Fort Myers has a transparency score of 90.3/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 21 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Fort Myers in Fort Myers, FL, that has meant 21 verified OTD quotes across 6 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
29

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$214
FL avg$924
National avg$400

Pulled 21 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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