Best Car Dealers Near Gainesville, FL

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 16 of 44 car dealers near Gainesville, FL from 68 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $709.

Data updated Aug 4, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 16 dealers with verified quotes.

$709
Avg Doc Fee
FL avg: $912
63%
No Add-ons
79/100
Avg Score
68
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in FL

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in FL is $912. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 63% of dealers near Gainesville 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 Gainesville FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Gainesville, FL?

Tomlinson Motor Company (Gainesville, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Gainesville on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Gainesville charge?

As of August 2026, rated dealers near Gainesville, FL charge an average documentation fee of $709, compared to a FL state average of $912 — based on 68 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Gainesville?

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 Gainesville are verified.