D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Genesis of Tampa earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Tampa, FL
Collected Feb 16, 2026Mar 30, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026

Location

Tampa, FL

The full story

Why Genesis of Tampa earned this grade

Between February 2026 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 genuinely reasonable

$0 is $983 below the FL average of $983. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

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

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $3,495. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

5 verified OTD quotes from Genesis of 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

2 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2024 Lincoln Corsair

Reserve 4dr Front-Wheel DriveJ2CUsed2 quotes
$39,673
doc fee$3,495add-onsSaved $1,064
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Genesis GV70

3.5T Sport Prestige (A8) 4dr All-WhNew3 quotes
$76,091
doc fee$3,495add-onsSaved $1,003
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $3,495
5 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $3,495

Tips for Genesis of Tampa

  • This dealer often adds $3,495 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below FL average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genesis of Tampa's doc fee?

Genesis of Tampa charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The FL average is $983. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Genesis of Tampa add mandatory add-ons?

Genesis of Tampa adds an average of $3,495 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 Genesis of Tampa a good dealer?

Genesis of Tampa has a transparency score of 63/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Genesis of Tampa in Tampa, FL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
10
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
0

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
FL avg$983
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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