Best Car Dealers Near Panama City, FL

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 8 of 34 car dealers near Panama City, FL from 39 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $754.

Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 8 dealers with verified quotes.

$754
Avg Doc Fee
FL avg: $913
75%
No Add-ons
92/100
Avg Score
39
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Panama City

All Car Dealers Near Panama City

Southern Coast Motors, Llc

Panama City, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$465doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

John Lee Mazda

Panama City, FL · 15 verified quotes

$935doc feeNo add-ons
A
99.3/100
Highly transparent
See 15 verified quotes

Panama City Toyota

Panama City, FL · 10 verified quotes

$890doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
See 10 verified quotes

Bill Byrd Kia

Panama City, FL · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
91.8/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac GMC

Panama City, FL · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$899doc fee$298add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
See 2 verified quotes

Volkswagen Of Panama City

Panama City, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons
A
90/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

John Lee Nissan

Panama City, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$995doc feeNo add-ons
B
88.1/100
Above average
See 1 verified quote

Bay Hyundai

Panama City, FL · 7 verified quotes

$897doc fee$928add-ons
B
81.3/100
Above average
See 7 verified quotes

Alamo Auto Sales Inc

Panama City, FL

Not rated

Autonation Ford Panama City

Panama City, FL

Ford
Not rated

Autozen Motors Llc

Panama City, FL

Not rated

B & B Auto Sales

Panama City, FL

Not rated

Bay Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Panama City, FL

ChryslerDodgeJeep
Not rated

Bay Lincoln

Panama City, FL

Lincoln
Not rated

Bay Mitsubishi

Panama City, FL

Mitsubishi
Not rated

Bill Cramer Cadillac

Panama City, FL

Cadillac
Not rated

Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC

Panama City, FL

Chevrolet
Not rated

Bill Cramer GMC

Panama City, FL

GMC
Not rated

Bubba Hill Auto Plaza

Panama City, FL

Not rated

Drv Auto Sales Llc

Panama City, FL

Not rated
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Tips for Buying a Car in FL

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in FL is $913. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 75% of dealers near Panama City 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 Panama City FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Panama City, FL?

Southern Coast Motors, Llc (Panama City, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Panama City on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Panama City charge?

As of July 2026, rated dealers near Panama City, FL charge an average documentation fee of $754, compared to a FL state average of $913 — based on 39 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Panama City?

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 Panama City are verified.