Dealer Group
Ken Garff Automotive Group
Ken Garff Automotive Group runs 69 locations in 9 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (89/100) from 419 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $368
- Dealer add-ons
- On 31% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Honda of the Desert (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 59 rated locations
92% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 89/100, 2.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
31% of transactions include an add-on, 14% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 17.6% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.0%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 4 — Culver City Honda, Big Star Ford, Ken Garff Hyundai Surprise, +1 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Honda | Signal Hill, CA | A | 100 | 1 | Hond | $85 | 0% |
| Honda of the Desert | Cathedral City, CA | A | 100 | 7 | Hond | $85 | 0% |
| Stew Hansen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat | Urbandale, IA | A | 100 | 5 | Chrysler | $180 | 0% |
| Southtown Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Indianola, IA | A | 100 | 2 | Chrysler | $180 | 0% |
| Dewey Auto Outlet | Des Moines, IA | A | 100 | 1 | — | $180 | 0% |
| Dewey Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Ankeny, IA | A | 100 | 1 | Chrysler | $180 | 0% |
| Ken Garff Volvo Cars | Salt Lake City, UT | A | 100 | 1 | Volvo | $449 | 0% |
| Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne | South Jordan, UT | A | 100 | 1 | Volkswagen | $449 | 0% |
| Ken Garff Nissan of Orem | Orem, UT | A | 100 | 1 | Niss | $449 | 0% |
| Ken Garff Buick GMC | Riverdale, UT | A | 100 | 1 | Buick | $449 | 0% |
Group locations
69 locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ken Garff Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Ken Garff Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 419 verified out-the-door quotes from 59 stores, graded 38 A, 16 B, 1 C, 4 F. 92% 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 Ken Garff Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Ken Garff Automotive Group on 419 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Ken Garff Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 419 verified out-the-door quotes from 59 stores, graded 38 A, 16 B, 1 C, 4 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 31% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Ken Garff Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $368 doc fee across 419 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $85 at Honda of the Desert in Cathedral City, CA to $799 at Ken Garff Ford Cheyenne in Cheyenne, WY, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Ken Garff Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Ken Garff Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 31% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Ken Garff Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Honda of the Desert in Cathedral City, CA is Ken Garff Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 7 verified out-the-door quotes.