Dealer Group
Crown Automotive Group
Crown Automotive Group runs 22 locations in 3 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (91/100) from 96 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $1,087
- Dealer add-ons
- On 11% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Crown Subaru (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 12 rated locations
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 91/100, 4.7 points above the national average of 86.3/100.
Add-on Frequency
11% of transactions include an add-on, 6% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -2.4% above listing on average, better than the national average of 90.8%.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Subaru | Chattanooga, TN | A | 98 | 8 | Subaru | $749 | 0% |
| Crown Honda | Pinellas Park, FL | A | 95 | 15 | Hond | $1,099 | 7% |
| Crown Nissan | St. Petersburg, FL | A | 93 | 8 | Nissan | $1,195 | 0% |
| Audi Clearwater | Clearwater, FL | A | 93 | 1 | Audi | $1,195 | 0% |
| Capital Volkswagen | Tallahassee, FL | A | 93 | 1 | Volkswagen | $1,199 | 0% |
| Land Rover St Petersburg | St. Petersburg, FL | A | 93 | 1 | Land Rover | $1,195 | 0% |
| Crown Hyundai | St. Petersburg, FL | A | 91 | 28 | Hyundai | $1,195 | 4% |
| Crown Kia | Pinellas Park, FL | A | 91 | 4 | Kia | $1,195 | 0% |
| Crown Volvo Cars | St. Petersburg, FL | B | 87 | 5 | Volvo | $1,195 | 0% |
| Crown Acura | Clearwater, FL | B | 86 | 8 | Acura | $1,195 | 13% |
Group locations
22 locations across Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crown Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Crown Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (91/100) across 96 verified out-the-door quotes from 12 stores, graded 8 A, 4 B. 100% 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 Crown Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Crown Automotive Group on 96 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Crown Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (91/100) across 96 verified out-the-door quotes from 12 stores, graded 8 A, 4 B. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 11% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Crown Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $1,087 doc fee across 96 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $436 at Crown Buick GMC in Metairie, LA to $1,199 at BMW of Tallahassee in Tallahassee, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Crown Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Crown Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 11% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Crown Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Crown Subaru in Chattanooga, TN is Crown Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (98/100) from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.