Best Cadillac Dealerships in Tampa, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 7 Cadillac dealers in Tampa graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton is the highest-graded Cadillac dealer in the Tampa metro.
- Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa earns the lowest grade — add-ons appear on 90% of verified quotes, averaging $1,796.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Cadillac dealers in the Tampa metro. We graded every Cadillac dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
7 Cadillac dealers in Tampa cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 7 Cadillac Dealers in Tampa
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Bradenton, FL
Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton is the top-graded Cadillac dealer in the Tampa metro by verified data — A grade, 97/100, based on 10 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Coast Buick Gmc Cadillac
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Clearwater, FL
Coast Buick Gmc Cadillac quoted prices 4.2% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Coast Cadillac
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Port Richey, FL
Coast Cadillac adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Cadillac dealer.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa Fl
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Tampa, FL
Verified quotes from Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa Fl came in 3.8% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Cadillac Lakeland
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Lakeland, FL
Cadillac Lakeland quotes prices within 0.2% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $749 — below the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Dimmitt Cadillac Of St. Petersburg
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Pinellas Park, FL
Dimmitt Cadillac Of St. Petersburg’s $446 doc fee comes in well below the FL average of $915 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.
- Doc fee: $446 — well below the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa
Grade: D · Score: 65/100 · Tampa, FL
Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa carries the heaviest warnings on this list — add-ons appear on 90% of verified quotes, averaging $1,796, and quoted prices run 6.9% above the advertised listing. Anchor to the OTD, not the sticker.
- Doc fee: $899 — below the FL average of $915
- Add-ons: 90% of quotes, avg $1,796
- Listing accuracy: 6.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Cadillac dealers in the Tampa metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater (Clearwater, FL) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Subaru Buick Cadillac Lakeland (Lakeland, FL) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
Tampa Cadillac Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton | Bradenton | A | 97 | $999 | $0 | 10 |
| 2 | Coast Buick Gmc Cadillac | Clearwater | A | 97 | $999 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | Coast Cadillac | Port Richey | A | 97 | $999 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa Fl | Tampa | A | 97 | $999 | $0 | 4 |
| 5 | Cadillac Lakeland | Lakeland | A | 95 | $749 | $0 | 4 |
| 6 | Dimmitt Cadillac Of St. Petersburg | Pinellas Park | A | 94 | $446 | $0 | 8 |
| 7 | Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa | Tampa | D | 65 | $899 | $1,796 | 10 |
These rankings are a quarterly snapshot. For the continuously updated list — including dealers rated since this article was published — see the live Cadillac dealer rankings near Tampa on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.
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How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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