Dealer Group
Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Group 1 Automotive runs 150 locations in 17 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (93/100) from 727 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $476
- Dealer add-ons
- On 20% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Group 1 Ford of Pensacola (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 127 rated locations
91% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 93/100, 6.3 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 -1.6% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.1%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 6 — South Pointe Honda, Elite Acura, Bob Howard Hyundai, +3 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi North Miami | North Miami, FL | A | 100 | 1 | Audi | $899 | 0% |
| Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City | Panama City, FL | A | 100 | 2 | Volkswagen | $947 | 0% |
| Group 1 Ford of Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | A | 100 | 5 | Ford | $899 | 0% |
| Group 1 Toyota Saco | Saco, ME | A | 100 | 6 | Toyo | $545 | 0% |
| Ira Volvo Cars South Shore | Rockland, MA | A | 100 | 2 | Volvo | $495 | 0% |
| Audi Westwood | Westwood, MA | A | 100 | 2 | Audi | $545 | 0% |
| Land Rover Rockland | Rockland, MA | A | 100 | 3 | Land Rover | $495 | 0% |
| Ira Ford Auburn | Auburn, MA | A | 100 | 3 | Ford | $495 | 0% |
| Ira Subaru | Danvers, MA | A | 100 | 4 | Subaru | $495 | 0% |
| Ira Mazda | Westwood, MA | A | 100 | 8 | Mazda | $495 | 0% |
Group locations
150 locations across Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Group 1 Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Group 1 Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade A (93/100) across 727 verified out-the-door quotes from 127 stores, graded 99 A, 16 B, 6 C, 4 D, 2 F. 91% 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 Group 1 Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Group 1 Automotive on 727 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Group 1 Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade A (93/100) across 727 verified out-the-door quotes from 127 stores, graded 99 A, 16 B, 6 C, 4 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 20% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Group 1 Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $476 doc fee across 727 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $85 at Toyota of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA to $999 at Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw in Kennesaw, GA, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Group 1 Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Group 1 Automotive 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 Group 1 Automotive dealership is the best?
Group 1 Ford of Pensacola in Pensacola, FL is Group 1 Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 5 verified out-the-door quotes.