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.
- Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville (Hyundai, Gainesville) is the most transparent dealership in the Gainesville metro by verified data.
- 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 31 dealerships across the Gainesville area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. 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).
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Gainesville
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Gainesville, FL
Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $866 — below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#2 — Gordon Chevrolet Inc
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Orange Park, FL
Gordon Chevrolet Inc is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $989 — above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#3 — Murray Ford Superstore
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Starke, FL
Murray Ford Superstore is an A-grade Ford dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#4 — Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $887 — below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#5 — Key Acura Of Gainesville
Acura · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Gainesville, FL
Key Acura Of Gainesville is an A-grade Acura dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $714 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#6 — Beck Nissan
Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Palatka, FL
Beck Nissan is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $746 — below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#7 — Jenkins Kia Of Ocala
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Ocala, FL
Jenkins Kia Of Ocala is an A-grade Kia dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $712 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $0
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#8 — Murray Ford Of Starke
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Starke, FL
Murray Ford Of Starke is an A-grade Ford dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 91/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1199 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#9 — Honda Of Ocala
Honda · Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Ocala, FL
Honda Of Ocala is a B-grade Honda dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 88/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1082 — above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#10 — Lake City Toyota
Toyota · Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Lake City, FL
Lake City Toyota is a B-grade Toyota dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 88/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1298 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#11 — Gary Yeomans Lincoln Ocala
Lincoln · Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Ocala, FL
Gary Yeomans Lincoln Ocala is a B-grade Lincoln dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 87/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $1223 — well above the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $490
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#12 — Gainesville Nissan
Nissan · Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Nissan is a B-grade Nissan dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 87/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $371 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $84
- Listing accuracy: 4.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#13 — Jenkins Hyundai Of Ocala
Hyundai · Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Ocala, FL
Jenkins Hyundai Of Ocala is a B-grade Hyundai dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 87/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $719 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#14 — Jenkins Kia Of Gainesville
Kia · Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Gainesville, FL
Jenkins Kia Of Gainesville is a B-grade Kia dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 86/100 across 19 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $529 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 16% of quotes, avg $484
- Listing accuracy: 5.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
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#15 — Gettel Toyota Ocala
Toyota · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Ocala, FL
Gettel Toyota Ocala is a B-grade Toyota dealer in Gainesville on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $710 — well below the FL average of $913
- Add-ons: 47% of quotes, avg $811
- Listing accuracy: 2.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
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Gainesville Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Gainesville? These rankings drill into each:
Gainesville Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parks Hyundai Of Gainesville | Gainesville | A | 100 | $866 | $0 | 6 |
| 2 | Gordon Chevrolet Inc | Orange Park | A | 98 | $989 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Murray Ford Superstore | Starke | A | 97 | $999 | $0 | 9 |
| 4 | Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Gainesville | A | 96 | $887 | $0 | 9 |
| 5 | Key Acura Of Gainesville | Gainesville | A | 96 | $714 | $0 | 7 |
| 6 | Beck Nissan | Palatka | A | 95 | $746 | $0 | 4 |
| 7 | Jenkins Kia Of Ocala | Ocala | A | 93 | $712 | $0 | 8 |
| 8 | Murray Ford Of Starke | Starke | A | 91 | $1199 | $0 | 4 |
| 9 | Honda Of Ocala | Ocala | B | 88 | $1082 | $0 | 12 |
| 10 | Lake City Toyota | Lake City | B | 88 | $1298 | $0 | 6 |
| 11 | Gary Yeomans Lincoln Ocala | Ocala | B | 87 | $1223 | $490 | 8 |
| 12 | Gainesville Nissan | Gainesville | B | 87 | $371 | $84 | 7 |
| 13 | Jenkins Hyundai Of Ocala | Ocala | B | 87 | $719 | $0 | 5 |
| 14 | Jenkins Kia Of Gainesville | Gainesville | B | 86 | $529 | $484 | 19 |
| 15 | Gettel Toyota Ocala | Ocala | B | 85 | $710 | $811 | 15 |
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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