| Vehicle price | $0 |
| Dealer doc fee | $0 |
| Tag, title & registration | $0 |
| Sales tax (after trade-in credit) | $0 |
| Due after trade-in | $0 |
Florida credits your trade-in against the taxable amount. Doc fees are unregulated in FL and often padded — Elite Edge Auto Broker challenges junk fees and negotiates the real out-the-door number for you.
Why the out-the-door price is the only number that matters
Dealers advertise a low sticker, then add a doc fee, dealer add-ons, tax, and tag/title at signing — so the "price" you agreed to isn't what you pay. The out-the-door (OTD) price is the all-in total. In Florida, sales tax applies to the vehicle price plus the doc fee, minus your trade-in credit. Elite Edge Auto Broker quotes you the OTD number up front and negotiates the markup out, so there are no signing-table surprises.
Frequently asked questions
What is an out-the-door price?
It is the total you actually pay for a car — the vehicle price plus sales tax, dealer doc fees, and tag/title/registration. Always negotiate the out-the-door number, not the monthly payment or sticker.
How much is the dealer doc fee in Florida?
Florida does not cap doc fees, so they commonly run $799–$1,299 or more. They are negotiable. Elite Edge Auto Broker pushes back on inflated doc and add-on fees as part of every deal.
Does a trade-in lower my sales tax in Florida?
Yes. Florida applies sales tax to the price minus your trade-in value, so a trade-in reduces both your balance and the tax you owe. This calculator factors that in.