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Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$989
Doc fee

$4 below FL avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 4 recent quotes

4
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Developing confidenceTallahassee, FLUpdated How we score dealersPart of Hendrick Automotive Group

Location

Tallahassee, FL

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The full story

Why Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac earned this grade

Between September 2025 and September 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

✓ What they do well

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $989, their doc fee sits at or just under the FL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

50% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $424. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

4 verified OTD quotes from Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction — 4 individual quotes

2025 Cadillac XT5

New4 quotes
$55,847
$989doc fee—Saved $3,509
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $499
2 quotes
wheel locksavg $199
2 quotes
guardavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($989) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac

  • 2 of 4 quotes included $1,695 in add-ons (Window Tint, Wheel Locks, Guard), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($989) is at or below FL average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac charges a $989 documentation fee and averages $424 in dealer add-ons when present. Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is the doc fee at Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac?

Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $989. The FL average is $993. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac add dealer add-ons?

Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac adds an average of $424 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac a good dealership?

Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac?

CarEdge reviews Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with a typical doc fee of $989 versus an FL average of $993. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac a transparent Cadillac dealer in Tallahassee?

Yes. Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac compare to other Cadillac dealers?

You can compare Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Cadillac dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Cadillac dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Cadillac Dealerships in Florida and Best Cadillac Dealerships in the US rank Cadillac dealers on the same data.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Dale Earnhardt Jr Cadillac in Tallahassee, FL, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$989
FL avg$993
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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