Dealer Group
Germain Automotive Group
Germain Automotive Group runs 38 locations in 6 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (92/100) from 227 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $491
- Dealer add-ons
- On 20% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Germain Mazda West (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 28 rated locations
86% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 92/100, 5.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
20% of transactions include an add-on, 3% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.0% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.7%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 1 — Germain Ford of Beavercreek
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germain BMW of Naples | Naples, FL | A | 100 | 3 | BMW | $899 | 0% |
| Audi Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | A | 100 | 1 | Audi | $280 | 0% |
| Germain Mazda West | Columbus, OH | A | 100 | 23 | Mazda | $398 | 0% |
| Germain Subaru of Columbus | Columbus, OH | A | 100 | 7 | Subaru | $398 | 0% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Easton | Columbus, OH | A | 100 | 5 | Mercedes | $387 | 0% |
| Germain Cadillac of Easton | Columbus, OH | A | 100 | 1 | Cadillac | $398 | 0% |
| Germain Volvo Cars South Hills | Canonsburg, PA | A | 100 | 1 | Volvo | $477 | 0% |
| Germain Volkswagen of Columbus | Columbus, OH | A | 99 | 2 | Volkswagen | $418 | 0% |
| Germain Volvo Cars North Hills | Wexford, PA | A | 99 | 3 | Volvo | $490 | 0% |
| Germain Mazda of Columbus | Columbus, OH | A | 98 | 8 | Mazda | $387 | 13% |
Group locations
38 locations across Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Germain Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Germain Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (92/100) across 227 verified out-the-door quotes from 28 stores, graded 21 A, 3 B, 3 C, 1 F. 86% 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 Germain Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Germain Automotive Group on 227 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Germain Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (92/100) across 227 verified out-the-door quotes from 28 stores, graded 21 A, 3 B, 3 C, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 20% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Germain Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $491 doc fee across 227 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $280 at Germain Lexus of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI to $1,188 at Germain Toyota of Naples in Naples, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Germain Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Germain Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 20% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Germain Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Germain Mazda West in Columbus, OH is Germain Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 23 verified out-the-door quotes.