Best Used Car Dealers in Sarasota, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking of used car dealers in the Sarasota metro. It covers independent used lots and the used departments of new-car dealers, graded on verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings.
60 dealers in Sarasota have enough verified used-car quotes to grade, one of the top 20 of them independent. Below are the top 20.
Last updated October 29, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best used car dealer in Sarasota?
The best used car dealer in Sarasota by verified out-the-door price data is Veterans Ford (Ford dealer, used department, Tampa): A grade, 100/100, 7 verified used-car quotes, with a $900 doc fee on used cars, under the FL average of $971.
Close behind:
- Conley Buick Gmc (Buick, Bradenton), A grade, 99/100, 16 verified used-car quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Venice Honda (Honda, Venice), A grade, 99/100, 5 verified used-car quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Courtesy Hyundai Of Tampa (Tampa), $719, against the FL average of $971.
- No dealer add-ons: Conley Buick Gmc (Bradenton), none in any of its 16 verified used-car quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Bert Smith (St. Petersburg), quotes average 15.9% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Conley Buick Gmc (Bradenton), 16 verified used-car quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page, on used-car quotes only.
Full ranking, used-car fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 20 Used Car Dealers in Sarasota
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Used-car figures come from each dealer’s verified used and CPO quotes.
#1 — Veterans Ford
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tampa, FL
Veterans Ford is the highest-graded used car dealer in Sarasota on verified data, with a $900 doc fee on used cars, under the FL average of $971.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $900 — below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: 57% of used-car quotes, avg $999
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 2.0% below the advertised listing
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#2 — Conley Buick Gmc
Buick dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Bradenton, FL
Conley Buick Gmc ranks #2 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 16
- Doc fee on used cars: $995 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 6.4% below the advertised listing
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#3 — Venice Honda
Honda dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Venice, FL
Venice Honda ranks #3 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $998 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 4.4% below the advertised listing
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#4 — Autonation Ford St. Petersburg
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Autonation Ford St. Petersburg ranks #4 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $995 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 4.3% below the advertised listing
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#5 — Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton
Cadillac dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Bradenton, FL
Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton ranks #5 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 10
- Doc fee on used cars: $999 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 6.4% below the advertised listing
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#6 — Bert Smith Bmw
BMW dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Bert Smith Bmw ranks #6 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $999 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 10.9% below the advertised listing
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#7 — Infiniti Of Tampa
Infiniti dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Tampa, FL
Infiniti Of Tampa ranks #7 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $800 — below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 8.0% below the advertised listing
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#8 — Bert Smith
Used car dealer · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Bert Smith ranks #8 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $999 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 15.9% below the advertised listing
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#9 — Lexus Of Tampa Bay
Lexus dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Tampa, FL
Lexus Of Tampa Bay ranks #9 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $995 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 2.3% below the advertised listing
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#10 — Autonation Ford Bradenton
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Bradenton, FL
Autonation Ford Bradenton ranks #10 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $995 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.4% below the advertised listing
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#11 — Jarrett Charlotte County Ford
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Port Charlotte, FL
Jarrett Charlotte County Ford ranks #11 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $899 — below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 6.7% above the advertised listing
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#12 — Firkins Cdjr
Used car dealer · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Bradenton, FL
Firkins Cdjr ranks #12 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 10
- Doc fee on used cars: $997 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#13 — Courtesy Hyundai Of Tampa
Hyundai dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Tampa, FL
Courtesy Hyundai Of Tampa ranks #13 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with a $719 doc fee on used cars, under the FL average of $971.
- Verified used-car quotes: 12
- Doc fee on used cars: $719 — well below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: 8% of used-car quotes, avg $1,399
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 7.8% below the advertised listing
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#14 — Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota
Mercedes-Benz dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Sarasota, FL
Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota ranks #14 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $995 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#15 — Autonation Toyota Pinellas Park
Toyota dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Pinellas Park, FL
Autonation Toyota Pinellas Park ranks #15 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $995 — above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 6.7% below the advertised listing
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#16 — Sarasota Subaru
Subaru dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Subaru ranks #16 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with a $798 doc fee on used cars, under the FL average of $971.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $798 — below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: 40% of used-car quotes, avg $1,489
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.2% above the advertised listing
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#17 — Parks Lincoln Of Tampa
Lincoln dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Tampa, FL
Parks Lincoln Of Tampa ranks #17 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with a $871 doc fee on used cars, under the FL average of $971.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $871 — below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: 43% of used-car quotes, avg $995
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 12.9% below the advertised listing
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#18 — Walker Ford
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Clearwater, FL
Walker Ford ranks #18 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $1195 — well above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 0.7% below the advertised listing
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#19 — Force Customs
Independent used car dealer · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Tampa, FL
Force Customs ranks #19 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $1200 — well above the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 3.5% below the advertised listing
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#20 — Courtesy Toyota Of Brandon
Toyota dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Tampa, FL
Courtesy Toyota Of Brandon ranks #20 among used car dealers in Sarasota on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 11
- Doc fee on used cars: $799 — below the FL average of $971
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 4.8% below the advertised listing
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How CarEdge Ranks Used Car Dealers
Every dealer here has at least four verified out-the-door quotes for used or certified pre-owned vehicles: real PDFs, emails and screenshots from actual shoppers, not star ratings. The ranking and grade are the dealer’s published CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index grade, which weights Fee Transparency (30%), Add-on Behavior (30%), Price Accuracy (30%) and Data Quality (10%) across all of its quotes. Every doc fee, add-on and price figure on this page comes from its used-car quotes only.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Sarasota Used Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | Type | City | Grade | Score | Used Doc Fee | Used Add-on Rate | Used Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterans Ford | Ford | Tampa | A | 100 | $900 | 57% | 7 |
| 2 | Conley Buick Gmc | Buick | Bradenton | A | 99 | $995 | 0% | 16 |
| 3 | Venice Honda | Honda | Venice | A | 99 | $998 | 0% | 5 |
| 4 | Autonation Ford St. Petersburg | Ford | St. Petersburg | A | 99 | $995 | 0% | 4 |
| 5 | Sunset Cadillac Of Bradenton | Cadillac | Bradenton | A | 99 | $999 | 0% | 10 |
| 6 | Bert Smith Bmw | BMW | St. Petersburg | A | 99 | $999 | 0% | 6 |
| 7 | Infiniti Of Tampa | Infiniti | Tampa | A | 98 | $800 | 0% | 7 |
| 8 | Bert Smith | franchise | St. Petersburg | A | 98 | $999 | 0% | 7 |
| 9 | Lexus Of Tampa Bay | Lexus | Tampa | A | 97 | $995 | 0% | 5 |
| 10 | Autonation Ford Bradenton | Ford | Bradenton | A | 96 | $995 | 0% | 5 |
| 11 | Jarrett Charlotte County Ford | Ford | Port Charlotte | A | 95 | $899 | 0% | 4 |
| 12 | Firkins Cdjr | franchise | Bradenton | A | 95 | $997 | 0% | 10 |
| 13 | Courtesy Hyundai Of Tampa | Hyundai | Tampa | A | 94 | $719 | 8% | 12 |
| 14 | Mercedes-Benz Of Sarasota | Mercedes-Benz | Sarasota | A | 94 | $995 | 0% | 5 |
| 15 | Autonation Toyota Pinellas Park | Toyota | Pinellas Park | A | 93 | $995 | 0% | 7 |
| 16 | Sarasota Subaru | Subaru | Sarasota | A | 93 | $798 | 40% | 5 |
| 17 | Parks Lincoln Of Tampa | Lincoln | Tampa | A | 93 | $871 | 43% | 7 |
| 18 | Walker Ford | Ford | Clearwater | A | 93 | $1195 | 0% | 4 |
| 19 | Force Customs | independent | Tampa | A | 93 | $1200 | 0% | 4 |
| 20 | Courtesy Toyota Of Brandon | Toyota | Tampa | A | 92 | $799 | 0% | 11 |
Shopping new? CarEdge also ranks every brand’s dealers in Sarasota: see the best car dealerships in Sarasota.
How to Buy a Used Car Without Surprises
- Get an itemized out-the-door quote in writing before you visit. If a dealer won’t send one, keep shopping.
- Ask what fees apply to used cars. Reconditioning, prep and certification fees often show up only on used vehicles.
- Ask for all dealer add-ons removed. Window tint, nitrogen and protection packages are optional.
- Get the vehicle history report and an independent inspection. A fair price on a car with problems is not a good deal.
- Compare at least three dealers. Used-car doc fees in the same metro can differ by hundreds of dollars.
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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