Best Car Dealers Near Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 28 of 28 car dealers near Fort Lauderdale, FL from 138 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $880.

Data updated Sep 9, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 28 dealers with verified quotes.

$880
Avg Doc Fee
FL avg: $911
61%
No Add-ons
77/100
Avg Score
138
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in FL

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in FL is $911. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 61% of dealers near Fort Lauderdale charge no mandatory add-ons.
  • Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
  • Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.

Car Dealers Near Fort Lauderdale FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Fort Lauderdale, FL?

L.A. Vice Motors (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Fort Lauderdale on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Fort Lauderdale charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Fort Lauderdale, FL charge an average documentation fee of $880, compared to a FL state average of $911 — based on 138 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Fort Lauderdale?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes — fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Fort Lauderdale are verified.