Dealer Group
Hiester Automotive Group
Hiester Automotive Group runs 5 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (94/100) from 21 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $799
- Dealer add-ons
- On 22% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Sanford (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 3 rated locations
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 94/100, 7.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
22% of transactions include an add-on, 5% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -2.7% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.0%.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Sanford | Sanford, NC | A | 97 | 7 | Chrysler | $799 | 0% |
| John Hiester Chevrolet of Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina, NC | A | 96 | 6 | Chev | $799 | 17% |
| John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Lillington | Lillington, NC | A | 90 | 8 | Chrysler | $799 | 50% |
| Hiester Automotive Group | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Hiester Chevrolet of Lillington | Lillington, NC | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
5 locations across North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hiester Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Hiester Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (94/100) across 21 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 3 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 Hiester Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Hiester Automotive Group on 21 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Hiester Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (94/100) across 21 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 3 A. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 22% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Hiester Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $799 doc fee across 21 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Hiester Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Hiester Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 22% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Hiester Automotive Group dealership is the best?
John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Sanford in Sanford, NC is Hiester Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (97/100) from 7 verified out-the-door quotes.