Dealer Group
Empire Automotive Group
Empire Automotive Group runs 20 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of C (79/100) from 54 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $489
- Dealer add-ons
- On 9% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 15 rated locations
67% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 79/100, 7.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
9% of transactions include an add-on, 8% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 0.5% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.0%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 5 — Empire Nissan of Bay Ridge, Empire Ford of Huntington, Empire Subaru of Huntington, +2 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Volvo Cars Smithtown | Saint James, NY | A | 100 | 1 | Volvo | $175 | 0% |
| Empire Mazda of Huntington | Huntington Station, NY | A | 100 | 1 | Mazda | $175 | 0% |
| Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City | Queens, NY | A | 100 | 4 | Buick | $175 | 0% |
| Audi Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | A | 97 | 3 | Audi | $175 | 0% |
| Empire Nissan of Hillside | Hillside, NJ | A | 95 | 2 | Niss | $899 | 0% |
| Empire Hyundai of Jamaica | Jamaica, NY | A | 95 | 4 | Hyundai | $175 | 0% |
| Empire Toyota of Huntington | Huntington Station, NY | A | 93 | 7 | Toyo | $175 | 0% |
| Empire Mazda of Green Brook | Green Brook Township, NJ | A | 93 | 2 | Mazda | $969 | 0% |
| Empire Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM | West Islip, NY | A | 90 | 2 | Chrysler | $523 | 0% |
| Empire Toyota of Green Brook | Green Brook Township, NJ | B | 85 | 21 | Toyo | $969 | 33% |
Group locations
20 locations across New Jersey, New York
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empire Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Empire Automotive Group is about average by CarEdge's measure. Empire Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade C (79/100) across 54 verified out-the-door quotes from 15 stores, graded 9 A, 1 B, 3 D, 2 F. 67% 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 Empire Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Empire Automotive Group on 54 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Empire Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade C (79/100) across 54 verified out-the-door quotes from 15 stores, graded 9 A, 1 B, 3 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 9% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Empire Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $489 doc fee across 54 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $175 at Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City in Queens, NY to $969 at Empire Toyota of Green Brook in Green Brook Township, NJ, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Empire Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Empire Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 9% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Empire Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City in Queens, NY is Empire Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.