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Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$999
Doc fee

$29 above FL avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 7 of 14 recent quotes

14
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

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Location

Tampa, FL

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The full story

Why Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa earned this grade

Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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 $999, their doc fee is within $29 of the FL average of $970. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,214 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

2 things

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 $998. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,120 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

14 verified OTD quotes from Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa

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

9 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes

2026 Cadillac XT5

SportNew2 quotes
$65,000
$999doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,167
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

ZR2Used
$63,529
$999doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Cadillac LYRIQ

Sport 1Used3 quotes
$43,500
$999doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,168
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Cadillac OPTIQ

Premium LuxuryNew
$51,817
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

$84,229
$999doc fee$1,995mandatory
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2026 Cadillac CT4

Premium Luxury
$46,493
$999doc fee$1,995mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

3 quotes
$31,873
$999doc fee$1,995mandatorySaved $1,307
View 3 Quotes →

2023 Cadillac XT6

Sport
$46,286
$999doc fee$1,995mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

New
$51,527
$999doc fee$1,995mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,995
7 quotes

Tips for Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa

  • 7 of 14 quotes included $13,965 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $998 in dealer add-ons when present. Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).

What is the doc fee at Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa?

Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $970. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa add dealer add-ons?

Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa adds an average of $998 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 14 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 Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa a good dealership?

Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa?

CarEdge reviews Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (86/100), with a typical doc fee of $999 versus an FL average of $970. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 14 recent quotes.

Is Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa a transparent Cadillac dealer in Tampa?

Yes. Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (86/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa compare to other Cadillac dealers?

You can compare Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa'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 Tampa, 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 Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa in Tampa, FL, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
98
Data Quality (10%)
93

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$970
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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