Best Car Dealers Near Lake City, FL

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 9 of 14 car dealers near Lake City, FL from 44 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $1,156.

Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 9 dealers with verified quotes.

$1,156
Avg Doc Fee
FL avg: $912
44%
No Add-ons
73/100
Avg Score
44
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: 44% of dealers near Lake City 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 Lake City FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Lake City, FL?

Rountree Moore (Lake City, FL) is the highest-graded dealer near Lake City on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 91/100, based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Lake City charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Lake City, FL charge an average documentation fee of $1,156, compared to a FL state average of $912 — based on 44 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Lake City?

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 Lake City are verified.