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Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota

Sarasota, FL·25 verified quotes*

Aug 30, 2025Mar 5, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 84.2/100
Add-on Rate
32%of quotes

Avg $1,182 when present

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Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota Review

Based on 25 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Mar 2026, Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota earns a Grade B (84.2/100). Their doc fee of $995 is $395 above the FL average ($600). This dealer rarely adds mandatory add-ons. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,641.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

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Used
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Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
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Aging
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Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
61
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
60
  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above FL average ($991)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,182 when present
  • Fees average 1.9% above listing (~$665 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
FL avg$991
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

10 vehicle transactions25 individual quotes

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

C3003 quotes
$33,475
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,806
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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

GLE350W (A9) / 4dr 4x2 Sport UtilityNew2 quotes
$70,000
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,779
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2024 Cadillac XT6

FWD Premium Luxury10 quotes
$52,206
doc fee$1,294add-onsSaved $1,337
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2024 Cadillac XT6

Premium Luxury
$51,747
doc fee$995add-ons
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2024 Cadillac XT6

Premium Luxury
$51,765
$595doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Cadillac XT6

FWD Premium Luxury
$53,543
$995doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Audi SQ7

Premium Plus2 quotes
$86,695
doc fee$995add-ons
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2023 Audi SQ7

Premium Plus3 quotes
$73,097
$995doc feeNo add-ons
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2019 BMW X5

xDrive40iUsed
$32,538
$995doc feeNo add-ons
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2019 BMW X5

xDrive40iUsed
$33,892
$995doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
dealer services feeavg $995
8 quotes
2
electronic filing feeavg $299
5 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota's doc fee?

Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The FL average is $600. This is based on 25 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota a good dealer?

Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota has a transparency score of 84.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 25 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($995) is well above average ($600)
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Tips for Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota

  • Doc fee is $595 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 25 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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