Best Car Dealers Near Clearwater, FL
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 25 of 66 car dealers near Clearwater, FL from 159 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $858.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 25 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Clearwater
Coast Buick GMC Cadillac
Clearwater, FL
$85 above the FL average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDimmitt Chevrolet
Clearwater, FL
$715 below the FL average
$218 avg add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesWalker Ford Company, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
$81 above the FL average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLexus Of Clearwater
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
Mercedes-Benz Of Clearwater
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
Lokey Nissan
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
Infiniti Of Clearwater
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
Crown Acura
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
Dayton Andrews
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
Ferman Ford
Clearwater, FLClearwater, FL
All Car Dealers Near Clearwater
Vip Auto Group
Clearwater, FL
Vip Auto Group, Inc
Clearwater, FL
Walker Ford
Clearwater, FL
Walker Ford Commercial Vehicle Center
Clearwater, FL
We Buy Nice Cars Llc
Clearwater, FL
Yancars Used Cars Inc
Clearwater, FL
Tips for Buying a Car in FL
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in FL is $914. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 56% of dealers near Clearwater charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.
Car Dealers Near Clearwater FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Clearwater, FL?
Autonation Chevrolet South Clearwater (Clearwater, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Clearwater on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 98/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Clearwater charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near Clearwater, FL charge an average documentation fee of $858, compared to a FL state average of $914 — based on 159 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Clearwater?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes — fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Clearwater are verified.