Best Car Dealers Near Tampa, FL

As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 66 of 289 car dealers near Tampa, FL from 559 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $774.

Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 66 dealers with verified quotes.

$774
Avg Doc Fee
FL avg: $914
50%
No Add-ons
77/100
Avg Score
559
Verified Quotes

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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: 50% of dealers near Tampa 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 Tampa FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Tampa, FL?

Car Choice Financing Llc (Tampa, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Tampa on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Tampa charge?

As of July 2026, rated dealers near Tampa, FL charge an average documentation fee of $774, compared to a FL state average of $914 — based on 559 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Tampa?

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 Tampa are verified.