Dealer Group
Crown Automotive Group
Crown Automotive Group runs 23 locations in 3 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (89/100) from 93 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
- Average dealer fees
- $1,442
- Quoted add-ons
- On 14% of quotes, past year
- Top-graded store
- Crown Subaru (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 18 locations graded in the past year
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 89/100, 3.2 points below the national average of 92/100.
Quoted add-ons
14% of quotes from the past year include a quoted add-on, 6 points below the national average of 20%.
Advertised price
100% of past-year quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price (national average: 61%).
Dealer fees
Stores charged $1,442 in dealer fees on average over the past year. National average: $613.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes (past year) | Brand | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW of Tallahassee | Tallahassee, FL | A | 100 | 2 | BMW | $1,199 | None |
| Crown Subaru | Chattanooga, TN | A | 99 | 8 | Subaru | $850 | None |
| Capital Volkswagen | Tallahassee, FL | A | 94 | 2 | Volkswagen | $1,480 | None |
| Crown Automotive Group | St. Petersburg, FL | A | 93 | 3 | Acura | $1,497 | None |
| Crown Volvo Cars | St. Petersburg, FL | B | 89 | 5 | Volvo | $1,693 | None |
| Crown Kia | Pinellas Park, FL | B | 89 | 5 | Kia | $1,693 | None |
| Crown Honda | Pinellas Park, FL | B | 89 | 14 | Honda | $1,597 | 7% |
| Crown Nissan | St. Petersburg, FL | B | 88 | 1 | Nissan | $1,700 | None |
| Crown Genesis | St. Petersburg, FL | B | 88 | 1 | Genesis | $1,700 | None |
| Crown Acura | Clearwater, FL | B | 88 | 11 | Acura | $1,693 | None |
Group locations
23 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 B (89/100) across 93 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 18 stores, graded 4 A, 14 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 93 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. Crown Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 93 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 18 stores, graded 4 A, 14 B. Quoted add-ons show up on 14% of those quotes, and 100% of the quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price.
What fees do Crown Automotive Group dealerships charge?
Its stores average $1,442 in dealer fees across 93 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year.
Do Crown Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from the past year show quoted add-ons on 14% of Crown Automotive Group 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 (99/100) from 8 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
Do Crown Automotive Group advertised prices include all required charges?
On 100% of the past-year quotes we could check against the website, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the store's advertised price. Check each store's page for its own result.