Dealer Group
Giles Automotive
Giles Automotive runs 10 locations in 4 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of C (71/100) from 20 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $202
- Dealer add-ons
- On 24% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Nissan of Elk Grove (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 7 rated locations
43% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 71/100, 15.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
24% of transactions include an add-on, 7% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.1% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.1%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 4 — Giles Nissan Opelousas, Giles Hyundai, Giles Kia, +1 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda of Elk Grove | Elk Grove, CA | A | 100 | 3 | Mazda | $85 | 0% |
| Nissan of Elk Grove | Elk Grove, CA | A | 98 | 4 | Niss | $85 | 0% |
| Giles Subaru | Lafayette, LA | B | 88 | 5 | Subaru | $436 | 20% |
| Giles Nissan Opelousas | Opelousas, LA | D | 60 | 1 | Niss | — | 0% |
| Giles Hyundai | Pineville, LA | D | 60 | 4 | Hyundai | — | 0% |
| Giles Kia | Las Cruces, NM | F | 51 | 2 | Kia | — | 50% |
| Giles Nissan Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | F | 42 | 1 | Niss | — | 100% |
| Giles Automotive | Alexandria, LA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giles Volvo Cars El Paso | El Paso, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giles Volvo Cars Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
10 locations across California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giles Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Giles Automotive is about average by CarEdge's measure. Giles Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade C (71/100) across 20 verified out-the-door quotes from 7 stores, graded 2 A, 1 B, 2 D, 2 F. 43% 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 Giles Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Giles Automotive on 20 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Giles Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade C (71/100) across 20 verified out-the-door quotes from 7 stores, graded 2 A, 1 B, 2 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 24% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Giles Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $202 doc fee across 20 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $85 at Nissan of Elk Grove in Elk Grove, CA to $436 at Giles Subaru in Lafayette, LA, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Giles Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Giles Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 24% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Giles Automotive dealership is the best?
Nissan of Elk Grove in Elk Grove, CA is Giles Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (98/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.