Best Car Dealers Near Gainesville, FL
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 21 of 43 car dealers near Gainesville, FL from 85 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $1,057.
Data updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 21 dealers with verified quotes.
CarEdge Certified dealers near Gainesville, FL
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Gainesville
Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Gainesville, FL
$25 above the FL average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKey Acura of Gainesville
CarEdge CertifiedGainesville, FL
$26 above the FL average
$154 avg add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesJenkins Kia of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
$226 above the FL average
$363 avg add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesGettel Toyota Gainesville
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
Gainesville Nissan
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
Parks Hyundai of Gainesville
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
BMW of Gainesville
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
Mazda of Gainesville
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
Subaru of Gainesville
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
Parks Ford of Gainesville
Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL
All Car Dealers Near Gainesville
University Auto Brokers Inc
Gainesville, FL
Venegator
Gainesville, FL
Volkswagen of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Tips for Buying a Car in FL
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in FL is $973. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 57% of dealers near Gainesville 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 Gainesville FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Gainesville, FL?
Tomlinson Motor Company (Gainesville, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Gainesville on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Gainesville charge?
As of October 2026, rated dealers near Gainesville, FL charge an average documentation fee of $1,057, compared to a FL state average of $973 — based on 85 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Gainesville?
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 Gainesville are verified.