Best Car Dealers Near Sarasota, FL
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 22 of 83 car dealers near Sarasota, FL from 183 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $774.
Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 22 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Sarasota
Encore Motorcars Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesEncore Motorcars Of Sarasota, Inc
Sarasota, FL
$58 above the FL average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSunset Kia Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
$62 above the FL average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSunset Volkswagen Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
Ed Howard Mazda
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
Gettel Acura
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
Sarasota Ford
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
Sarasota Mitsubishi
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
Lexus Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FLSarasota, FL
All Car Dealers Near Sarasota
Encore Motorcars Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 3 verified quotes
Encore Motorcars Of Sarasota, Inc
Sarasota, FL · 3 verified quotes
Sarasota Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Sarasota, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sunset Kia Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 8 verified quotes
Audi Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sunset Volkswagen Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 9 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 28 verified quotes
Sunset Automotive Group
Sarasota, FL · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ed Howard Mazda
Sarasota, FL · 7 verified quotes
Gettel Acura
Sarasota, FL · 19 verified quotes
Sarasota Ford
Sarasota, FL · 12 verified quotes
Sarasota Mitsubishi
Sarasota, FL · 4 verified quotes
Lexus Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 24 verified quotes
Sarasota Subaru
Sarasota, FL · 13 verified quotes
Gettel Hyundai Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 12 verified quotes
Gettel Genesis Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 8 verified quotes
BMW Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 12 verified quotes
Trade Guru Llc
Sarasota, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sarasota Toyota
Sarasota, FL · 8 verified quotes
Sunset GMC
Sarasota, FL · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tips for Buying a Car in FL
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in FL is $937. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% of dealers near Sarasota 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 Sarasota FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Sarasota, FL?
Encore Motorcars Of Sarasota (Sarasota, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Sarasota on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Sarasota charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near Sarasota, FL charge an average documentation fee of $774, compared to a FL state average of $937 — based on 183 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Sarasota?
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 Sarasota are verified.