Transparency Verdict
Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater earns a B.
Early read: mostly fair.
Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · FL
Collected Mar 23, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 · Updated Oct 4, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater earned this grade
Between March 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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
1 thingAdvertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,189 is $215 above the FL average of $974. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
2 verified OTD quotes from Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater
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Recent Quotes
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2 verified quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater
- This dealer often adds $1,197 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($1,189) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater charges a $1,189 documentation fee and averages $1,197 in dealer add-ons when present. Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater earns Transparency Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
What is Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater's doc fee?
Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater charges a typical documentation fee of $1,189. The FL average is $974. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater add mandatory add-ons?
Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater adds an average of $1,197 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater a good dealer?
Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater earns a Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater in FL, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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