Dealer Group
Jim Hudson Automotive Group
Jim Hudson Automotive Group runs 12 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (88.00/100) from 55 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
- Average dealer fees
- $684
- Quoted add-ons
- On 44% of quotes, past year
- Top-graded store
- Jim Hudson Toyota (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 9 locations graded in the past year
78% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 88.00/100, 4.2 points below the national average of 92.19/100.
Quoted add-ons
44% of quotes from the past year include a quoted add-on, 24 points above the national average of 20%.
Advertised price
None of the past-year quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price (national average: 61%). All of them came in about $561 over.
Dealer fees
Stores charged $684 in dealer fees on average over the past year. National average: $613.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes (past year) | Brand | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hudson Acura | Martinez, GA | A | 100.00 | 3 | Acura | $748 | None |
| Jim Hudson Cadillac | Columbia, SC | A | 98.00 | 3 | Cadillac | $599 | None |
| Jim Hudson Toyota Sumter | Sumter, SC | A | 98.00 | 1 | Toyota | $549 | None |
| Jim Hudson Buick GMC | Columbia, SC | A | 93.00 | 2 | Buick | $599 | 50% |
| Jim Hudson Toyota | Irmo, SC | A | 93.00 | 13 | Toyota | $599 | 31% |
| Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta | Augusta, GA | B | 86.00 | 18 | Lexus | $748 | 56% |
| Jim Hudson Lexus Columbia | Columbia, SC | B | 85.00 | 12 | Lexus | $699 | 50% |
| Jim Hudson Chevrolet | Columbia, SC | C | 79.00 | 1 | Chevrolet | $599 | 100% |
| Jim Hudson Ford | Lexington, SC | C | 74.00 | 2 | Ford | $599 | 100% |
| Audi Columbia | Columbia, SC | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
12 locations across Georgia, South Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jim Hudson Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Jim Hudson Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (88.00/100) across 55 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 9 stores, graded 5 A, 2 B, 2 C. 78% 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 Jim Hudson Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Jim Hudson Automotive Group on 55 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. Jim Hudson Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (88.00/100) across 55 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 9 stores, graded 5 A, 2 B, 2 C. Quoted add-ons show up on 44% of those quotes, and 0% of the quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price.
What fees do Jim Hudson Automotive Group dealerships charge?
Its stores average $684 in dealer fees across 55 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year.
Do Jim Hudson Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from the past year show quoted add-ons on 44% of Jim Hudson Automotive Group quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Jim Hudson Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Jim Hudson Toyota in Irmo, SC is Jim Hudson Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (93.00/100) from 13 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
Do Jim Hudson Automotive Group advertised prices include all required charges?
On 0% of the past-year quotes we could check against the website, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the store's advertised price. Check each store's page for its own result.