Legitimate
- Sales tax — set by the state; in Florida, charged on price plus doc fee, minus trade-in.
- Tag, title & registration — real government fees.
Negotiable or junk
- Dealer doc fee — unregulated in Florida, often $799–$1,299+. Negotiable.
- "Market adjustment" / addendum — markup above MSRP. Walk-away territory.
- Nitrogen tires, paint/fabric protection, VIN etching, pinstripes — pre-installed add-ons with huge markups. Refuse or negotiate off.
- Dealer prep — you should not pay the dealer to unwrap the car.
How to get them removed
Always negotiate the out-the-door price so every fee is visible, and be ready to walk. Or skip the fight entirely: Elite Edge Auto Broker challenges junk fees on your behalf and quotes you a clean, all-in number up front.