Dealer Group
Bowers Automotive Group
Bowers Automotive Group runs 12 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (80/100) from 34 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $792
- Dealer add-ons
- On 46% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Toyota of Cleveland (B)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 12 rated locations
50% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 80/100, 6.8 points below the national average of 86.8/100.
Add-on Frequency
46% of transactions include an add-on, 29% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 1.4% above listing on average, better than the national average of 245.3%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 1 — Dalton Kia
All rated locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Kia of Valdosta | Valdosta, GA | A | 98 | 3 | Kia | $849 | 0% |
| Langdale Ford | Valdosta, GA | A | 94 | 3 | Ford | $799 | 33% |
| Kia of Cleveland | Cleveland, TN | A | 94 | 3 | Kia | $899 | 0% |
| Honda of Cleveland | Cleveland, TN | B | 88 | 2 | Honda | $799 | 50% |
| Langdale Hyundai | Valdosta, GA | B | 87 | 2 | Hyundai | $799 | 50% |
| Toyota of Cleveland | Mcdonald, TN | B | 86 | 8 | Toyota | $899 | 38% |
| Audi Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | C | 75 | 2 | Audi | $825 | 100% |
| Kia of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | C | 74 | 6 | Kia | $799 | 67% |
| Evans Kia | Evans, GA | C | 74 | 3 | Kia | $789 | 67% |
| Village Vw of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | C | 72 | 1 | — | $850 | 100% |
Group locations
12 locations across Georgia, Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowers Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Bowers Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (80/100) across 34 verified out-the-door quotes from 12 stores, graded 3 A, 3 B, 5 C, 1 F. 50% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about Bowers Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Bowers Automotive Group on 34 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Bowers Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (80/100) across 34 verified out-the-door quotes from 12 stores, graded 3 A, 3 B, 5 C, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 46% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Bowers Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $792 doc fee across 34 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $799 at Kia of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN to $899 at Toyota of Cleveland in Mcdonald, TN, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Bowers Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Bowers Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 46% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Bowers Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Toyota of Cleveland in Mcdonald, TN is Bowers Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade B (86/100) from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.