Sarasota Dealers
Kia and Hyundai dealerships near Sarasota. Fees, inventory, and what to watch for.
Dealer Fee Comparison
Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota
$1,299 dealer + $585 electronic = $1,884 total
- • Santa Fe '26 IN STOCK — lease $349/mo
- • Palisade '26 IN STOCK — lease $409/mo
- • Tucson '26 IN STOCK — 0% APR + $3,000 back
- • Ioniq 5 '26 — 0% APR + $10,000 back
GO HERE FIRST. Best inventory, transparent fees, and spring specials all expire 3/31/2026.
Sunset Kia of Sarasota
$999 dealer + $1,895 mandatory Value Package = $2,918 total
- • Telluride '25 — 50+ units, "Home of the Telluride"
- • EV9 '26 — 0% APR + $10,000 cash back
- • Sorento '26 — 0% APR + $2,500 back
- • Sportage '26 — 0% APR
• Claims "no markup" but mandatory $1,895 Value Package adds $1,034 vs Gettel
• Value Package includes nitrogen tires, LoJack, tint — things you didn't ask for
• Ask if the Value Package is truly mandatory or negotiable
Good Telluride inventory but $1,034 more in fees than Gettel Kia Bradenton. Use their quote as leverage.
Gettel Kia of Bradenton
6423 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 417-8990$1,884 total (same as Gettel Hyundai)
- • Telluride in stock
- • EV9 available
- • Sorento and Sportage in stock
Same Gettel fee structure as Hyundai — saves $1,034 vs Sunset for the same Kia models. Worth the 20-min drive.
Hyundai of Venice
200 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292
Call for current fees
- • Palisade available — backup option
- • Santa Fe in stock
Backup option if Gettel doesn't have the exact trim/color you want. 25 min south of Sarasota.
CPO-Specific Dealers
These dealers carry Certified Pre-Owned inventory relevant to big-guy fitment.
Sarasota Toyota
3800 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Call for current fees
- • ~150 vehicles in stock
- • Toyota Gold Certified CPO program
- • Highlander CPO — 7yr/100K, $0 deductible
Best CPO warranty in the Toyota world. Highlander is Tier 2 for hip room (57.2") — worth a sit test.
Honda of Sarasota
Call for current fees
- • HondaTrue Certified — 3 tiers
- • Pilot CPO available — 7yr/100K powertrain
- • Pilot: 58.4" hip room, 41.0" legroom
4,488 reviews at 4.5 stars. Honda Pilot CPO is a solid Tier 1 option for big guys.
Mazda of Sarasota (Ed Howard)
7651 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Call for current fees
- • CPO CX-5 in stock
- • Check for CX-90 CPO — 56.2" hip (Tier 2)
- • Mazda CPO: 7yr/100K, $0 deductible
Mazda CX-90 is Tier 2 for hip room. Good warranty but CPO Mazdas run pricey — negotiate.
CarMax Sarasota
Multiple Sarasota locations
No-haggle pricing + $399 doc fee
- • Multi-brand CPO inventory
- • Own MaxCare extended warranty (NOT manufacturer CPO)
- • Palisade, Explorer, Atlas, Traverse often in stock
• MaxCare is NOT manufacturer CPO — it is a third-party warranty
• No manufacturer CPO warranty benefits (no $0 deductible, no reinstated coverage)
• Prices are fixed — no negotiation. Compare with dealer CPO first.
Good selection but MaxCare is not manufacturer CPO. Use for comparison shopping — not as primary.
Carvana
Delivers to 34233
$599 delivery fee
- • Multi-brand, updates daily
- • 7-day return policy
- • Some vehicles include manufacturer CPO — verify before buying
• Not all Carvana vehicles are manufacturer CPO — most are just inspected used
• Must verify CPO status with manufacturer by VIN before buying
Convenient delivery but verify CPO status carefully. 7-day return policy is a safety net.
Dealer Strategy for This Weekend
Florida-Specific Tips
Sales Tax
Sarasota County total: 7% (6% state + 1% county). Calculated on purchase price.
Doc Fees
Florida has NO cap on doc fees. Expect $700-$1,300+. This IS negotiable despite what they say.
Electronic Liens
FL uses electronic lien system. No paper title until loan is paid off.
Tag/Registration
Budget ~$400-500 for tag, title, and registration fees on top of OTD price.