Dealer Group
Great Lakes Auto Group
Great Lakes Auto Group runs 12 locations in 4 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (97/100) from 77 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $421
- Dealer add-ons
- On 11% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Great Lakes Honda (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 8 rated locations
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 97/100, 10.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
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 -3.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.1%.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Honda | Akron, OH | A | 100 | 6 | Hond | $398 | 0% |
| Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin | Columbus, OH | A | 100 | 8 | Hyundai | $398 | 0% |
| Great Lakes Honda City | Liverpool, NY | A | 98 | 19 | Hond | $175 | 0% |
| Great Lakes Auto Group | Findlay, OH | A | 98 | 5 | — | $398 | 0% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Canton | Canton, OH | A | 98 | 1 | Mercedes | $448 | 0% |
| Great Lakes Honda of Fishers | Fishers, IN | A | 94 | 18 | Hond | $262 | 28% |
| Great Lakes Honda West | Elyria, OH | A | 94 | 9 | Hond | $398 | 33% |
| Honda of Short Pump | Richmond, VA | A | 93 | 11 | Hond | $895 | 27% |
| Great Lakes Hyundai | Streetsboro, OH | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Great Lakes Subaru | Findlay, OH | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
12 locations across Indiana, New York, Ohio, Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Lakes Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Great Lakes Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (97/100) across 77 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 8 A. 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 Great Lakes Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Great Lakes Auto Group on 77 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Great Lakes Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (97/100) across 77 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 8 A. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 11% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Great Lakes Auto Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $421 doc fee across 77 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $175 at Great Lakes Honda City in Liverpool, NY to $895 at Honda of Short Pump in Richmond, VA, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Great Lakes Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Great Lakes Auto 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 Great Lakes Auto Group dealership is the best?
Great Lakes Honda in Akron, OH is Great Lakes Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.