Dealer Group
Karl Auto Group
Karl Auto Group runs 8 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (98/100) from 18 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
- Average dealer fees
- $180
- Quoted add-ons
- None in quotes from the past year
- Top-graded store
- Karl Chevrolet of Stuart (A)
Verified quotes since 2026
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 5 locations graded in the past year
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 98/100, 5.8 points above the national average of 92/100.
Quoted add-ons
None of the quotes from the past year include a quoted add-on. National average: 20%.
Advertised price
100% of past-year quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price (national average: 59%).
Dealer fees
Stores charged $180 in dealer fees on average over the past year. National average: $613.
Top performers in this group
All locations
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| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes (past year) | Brand | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Dealer page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | A | 100 | 1 | Chrysler | $180 | None | |
| Karl Pre-Owned Glidden | Glidden, IA | A | 100 | 1 | — | $180 | None | |
| Karl Chevrolet of Webster City | Webster City, IA | A | 98 | 1 | Chevrolet | Not shown | None | |
| Karl Chevrolet of Stuart | Stuart, IA | A | 98 | 6 | Chevrolet | $180 | None | |
| Karl Chevrolet Ankeny | Ankeny, IA | A | 98 | 9 | Chevrolet | Not shown | None | |
| Karl Auto Group | Ankeny, IA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Karl GMC of Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Karl GMC Webster City | Webster City, IA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
8 locations across Iowa
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karl Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Karl Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (98/100) across 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 5 stores, graded 5 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 Karl Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Karl Auto Group on 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. Karl Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (98/100) across 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 5 stores, graded 5 A. No quoted add-ons show up in those quotes, and 100% of the quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price.
What fees do Karl Auto Group dealerships charge?
Its stores average $180 in dealer fees across 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year.
Do Karl Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from the past year show no quoted add-ons on Karl Auto Group quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Karl Auto Group dealership is the best?
Karl Chevrolet of Stuart in Stuart, IA is Karl Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (98/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
Do Karl Auto Group advertised prices include all required charges?
On 100% 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.