Best Car Dealerships in Gainesville, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Gainesville across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Murray Ford Superstore (Ford, Starke) is the most transparent dealership in the Gainesville metro by verified data.
- Key Acura Of Gainesville is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Gainesville. Certified dealers hold an A grade and guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- 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 car dealerships in the Gainesville metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 27 dealerships across the Gainesville area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. One of them, Key Acura Of Gainesville, is CarEdge Certified. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
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).
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Gainesville
Key Acura Of Gainesville is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Gainesville. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and commit to four promises on every deal:
- All-in out-the-door price up front
- No surprise add-ons
- Fast, real answers
- An honest, no-pressure experience
CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
- Key Acura Of Gainesville (Acura, Gainesville, FL), A grade, 96/100 across 9 verified quotes
See every CarEdge Certified dealer →
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Gainesville
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Murray Ford Superstore
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Starke, FL
Murray Ford Superstore is an A-grade Ford dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#2 — Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $998 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#3 — Beck Nissan
Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Palatka, FL
Beck Nissan is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $995 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Key Acura Of Gainesville
Acura · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · CarEdge Certified · Gainesville, FL
Key Acura Of Gainesville is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Gainesville (Acura). Beyond its A grade (96/100 across 9 verified OTD quotes), it guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
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#5 — Gordon Chevrolet Inc
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Orange Park, FL
Gordon Chevrolet Inc is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $991 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $112
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#6 — Jenkins Hyundai Of Ocala
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Ocala, FL
Jenkins Hyundai Of Ocala is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1199 — well above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#7 — Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Starke
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Starke, FL
Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Starke is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 91/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1124 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $199
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#8 — Lake City Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Lake City, FL
Lake City Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 90/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1298 — well above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 7.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#9 — Honda Of Ocala
Honda · Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Ocala, FL
Honda Of Ocala is a B-grade Honda dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 89/100 across 13 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1298 — well above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#10 — Rountree Moore Kia
Kia · Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Lake City, FL
Rountree Moore Kia is a B-grade Kia dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 89/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1028 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#11 — Gettel Toyota Gainesville
Toyota · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Gainesville, FL
Gettel Toyota Gainesville is a B-grade Toyota dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1299 — well above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 27% of quotes, avg $263
- Listing accuracy: 6.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#12 — Jenkins Kia Of Ocala
Kia · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Ocala, FL
Jenkins Kia Of Ocala is a B-grade Kia dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $899 — below the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 40% of quotes, avg $1
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#13 — Jenkins Kia Of Gainesville
Kia · Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Gainesville, FL
Jenkins Kia Of Gainesville is a B-grade Kia dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 84/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1105 — above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $346
- Listing accuracy: 3.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
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#14 — Gary Yeomans Lincoln Ocala
Lincoln · Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Ocala, FL
Gary Yeomans Lincoln Ocala is a B-grade Lincoln dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 84/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1230 — well above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $653
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#15 — Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville
Hyundai · Grade: B · Score: 81/100 · Gainesville, FL
Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville is a B-grade Hyundai dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 81/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1299 — well above the FL average of $969
- Add-ons: 29% of quotes, avg $1,113
- Listing accuracy: 3.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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Gainesville Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Ford Superstore | Starke | A | 99 | $999 | $0 | 6 |
| 2 | Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Gainesville | A | 99 | $998 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | Beck Nissan | Palatka | A | 97 | $995 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Key Acura Of Gainesville (CarEdge Certified) | Gainesville | A | 96 | $999 | $0 | 9 |
| 5 | Gordon Chevrolet Inc | Orange Park | A | 93 | $991 | $112 | 8 |
| 6 | Jenkins Hyundai Of Ocala | Ocala | A | 92 | $1199 | $0 | 9 |
| 7 | Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Starke | Starke | A | 91 | $1124 | $199 | 8 |
| 8 | Lake City Toyota | Lake City | A | 90 | $1298 | $0 | 5 |
| 9 | Honda Of Ocala | Ocala | B | 89 | $1298 | $0 | 13 |
| 10 | Rountree Moore Kia | Lake City | B | 89 | $1028 | $0 | 8 |
| 11 | Gettel Toyota Gainesville | Gainesville | B | 85 | $1299 | $263 | 11 |
| 12 | Jenkins Kia Of Ocala | Ocala | B | 85 | $899 | $1 | 5 |
| 13 | Jenkins Kia Of Gainesville | Gainesville | B | 84 | $1105 | $346 | 15 |
| 14 | Gary Yeomans Lincoln Ocala | Ocala | B | 84 | $1230 | $653 | 6 |
| 15 | Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville | Gainesville | B | 81 | $1299 | $1,113 | 7 |
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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