Best Car Dealerships in Tampa, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Tampa metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 141 dealerships across the Tampa area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 13, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Tampa?
The best car dealership in Tampa by verified out-the-door price data is Gettel Hyundai Of Sarasota (Hyundai, Sarasota, FL): A grade, 100/100 across 22 quotes from the past year, with quoted add-ons on only 1 of its 22 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- Firkins CDJR (Chrysler, Bradenton), A grade, 100/100 across 19 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 19 quotes from the past year.
- Ferman Chevrolet Of Brandon (Chevrolet, Tampa), A grade, 100/100 across 15 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 15 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- Lowest dealer fees: Infiniti Of Tampa (Infiniti, Tampa), $998, against the FL median of $1,299.
- No quoted add-ons: Firkins CDJR (Chrysler, Bradenton), none in its 19 quotes from the past year.
- Most quotes, past year: Gettel Hyundai Of Sarasota (Hyundai, Sarasota), 22 quotes from the past year behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Tampa
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Tampa. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | Audi Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | A | 99 | 6 |
| BMW | Fields BMW Lakeland | Lakeland | A | 100 | 14 |
| Buick | Conley Buick Gmc | Bradenton | A | 99 | 18 |
| Cadillac | Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton | Bradenton | A | 100 | 10 |
| Chevrolet | Ferman Chevrolet Of Brandon | Tampa | A | 100 | 15 |
| Chrysler | Firkins CDJR | Bradenton | A | 100 | 19 |
| Dodge | Firkins CDJR | Bradenton | A | 100 | 19 |
| Ford | Ferman Ford | Clearwater | A | 100 | 12 |
| GMC | Conley Buick Gmc | Bradenton | A | 99 | 18 |
| Honda | Winter Haven Honda | Winter Haven | A | 95 | 14 |
| Hyundai | Gettel Hyundai Of Sarasota | Sarasota | A | 100 | 22 |
| Jeep | Firkins CDJR | Bradenton | A | 100 | 19 |
| Kia | Sunset Kia Of Sarasota | Sarasota | A | 100 | 7 |
| Lexus | Lexus Of Tampa Bay | Tampa | A | 94 | 13 |
| Mazda | Coast Mazda Port Richey | New Port Richey | A | 100 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz Of Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | A | 100 | 6 |
| Nissan | Jenkins Nissan Lakeland | Lakeland | B | 89 | 5 |
| RAM | Firkins CDJR | Bradenton | A | 100 | 19 |
| Subaru | Subaru South Tampa | Tampa | A | 100 | 13 |
| Toyota | Gettel Toyota Of Bradenton | Bradenton | A | 99 | 6 |
| Volkswagen | Bob Boast Volkswagen | Bradenton | A | 100 | 4 |
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Tampa
Veterans Ford is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Tampa. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things 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.
Veterans Ford: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Tampa
Veterans Ford in Tampa, FL is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (99/100 across 18 quotes from the past year) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal. CarEdge last mystery shopped Veterans Ford on November 4, 2026.
- Dealer fees: $0 — confirmed by CarEdge: no dealer fees
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Tampa
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Gettel Hyundai Of Sarasota
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Sarasota, FL
Gettel Hyundai Of Sarasota is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 22 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,299 — at the FL median
- Quoted add-ons: On 1 of 22 quotes from the past year (5%)
- Quotes, past year: 22
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#2 — Firkins CDJR
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bradenton, FL
Firkins CDJR is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 19 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,227 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 19 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 19
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#3 — Ferman Chevrolet Of Brandon
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tampa, FL
Ferman Chevrolet Of Brandon is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 15 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,300 — above the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 15 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 15
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#4 — Fields BMW Lakeland
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lakeland, FL
Fields BMW Lakeland is an A-grade BMW dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 14 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,095 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 14 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 14
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#5 — Bert Smith BMW
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Bert Smith BMW is an A-grade BMW dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,198 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 13 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#6 — Subaru South Tampa
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tampa, FL
Subaru South Tampa is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,195 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 13 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#7 — Bert Smith Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Bert Smith Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,205 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 12 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#8 — Ferman Chevrolet On North Dale Mabry
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Greater Northdale, FL
Ferman Chevrolet On North Dale Mabry is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,300 — above the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: On 1 of 12 quotes from the past year (8%)
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#9 — Ferman Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Clearwater, FL
Ferman Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,300 — above the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 12 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#10 — Gettel Hyundai Of Lakewood
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bradenton, FL
Gettel Hyundai Of Lakewood is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,299 — at the FL median
- Quoted add-ons: On 1 of 12 quotes from the past year (8%)
- Quotes, past year: 12
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#11 — Coast Mazda Port Richey
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · New Port Richey, FL
Coast Mazda Port Richey is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $999 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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#12 — Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton
Cadillac · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bradenton, FL
Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton is an A-grade Cadillac dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $999 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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#13 — Walker Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Clearwater, FL
Walker Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,195 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 9 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 9
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#14 — Fitzgerald Countryside Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Clearwater, FL
Fitzgerald Countryside Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $1,199 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 8 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 8
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#15 — Infiniti Of Tampa
Infiniti · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tampa, FL
Infiniti Of Tampa is an A-grade Infiniti dealer in Tampa on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $998 — below the FL median of $1,299
- Quoted add-ons: None in 7 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 7
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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.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
- Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →
Tampa Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Tampa? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Audi Dealerships in Tampa
- Best BMW Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Buick Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Cadillac Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Dodge Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Ford Dealerships in Tampa
- Best GMC Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Honda Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Kia Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Lexus Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Nissan Dealerships in Tampa
- Best RAM Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Tampa
- Best Volkswagen Dealerships in Tampa
Tampa Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gettel Hyundai Of Sarasota | Sarasota | A | 100 | $1,299 | 5% | 22 |
| 2 | Firkins CDJR | Bradenton | A | 100 | $1,227 | None | 19 |
| 3 | Ferman Chevrolet Of Brandon | Tampa | A | 100 | $1,300 | None | 15 |
| 4 | Fields BMW Lakeland | Lakeland | A | 100 | $1,095 | None | 14 |
| 5 | Bert Smith BMW | St. Petersburg | A | 100 | $1,198 | None | 13 |
| 6 | Subaru South Tampa | Tampa | A | 100 | $1,195 | None | 13 |
| 7 | Bert Smith Subaru | St. Petersburg | A | 100 | $1,205 | None | 12 |
| 8 | Ferman Chevrolet On North Dale Mabry | Greater Northdale | A | 100 | $1,300 | 8% | 12 |
| 9 | Ferman Ford | Clearwater | A | 100 | $1,300 | None | 12 |
| 10 | Gettel Hyundai Of Lakewood | Bradenton | A | 100 | $1,299 | 8% | 12 |
| 11 | Coast Mazda Port Richey | New Port Richey | A | 100 | $999 | None | 10 |
| 12 | Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton | Bradenton | A | 100 | $999 | None | 10 |
| 13 | Walker Ford | Clearwater | A | 100 | $1,195 | None | 9 |
| 14 | Fitzgerald Countryside Hyundai | Clearwater | A | 100 | $1,199 | None | 8 |
| 15 | Infiniti Of Tampa | Tampa | A | 100 | $998 | None | 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 advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price 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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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