Dealer Group

Key Auto Group

Key Auto Group runs 22 locations in 6 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (86/100) from 111 verified out-the-door quotes.

Average doc fee
$884
Dealer add-ons
On 8% of quotes
CarEdge Certified
10 stores

Verified quotes since 2025

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B86 / 100
Group transparency scoreWeighted avg · 18 locations4 ungraded locations

Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)85.1/100
Add-on Behavior (30%)96.3/100
Price Accuracy (30%)100/100
Data Quality (10%)89.2/100

Grade Distribution

Across 18 rated locations

A
12
B
3
C
0
D
1
F
2

83% of locations earned a B or better.

Key Insights

Transparency Score

Scores 86/100, 0.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.

Add-on Frequency

8% of transactions include an add-on, 9% less often than the national average of 17%.

Listing-to-OTD Gap

Prices run -3.4% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.3%.

Top performers in this group

Locations with D or below: 3 — Key GMC of Rochester, Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Rochester, Portsmouth Chevrolet

All locations

Showing 10 of 22
DealerLocationGradeScoreQuotesBrandDoc FeeAdd-on Rate
Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of MariannaMarianna, FL
A
1003Chrysler$9950%
Key Acura of Atlantic CityEgg Harbor Township, NJ
A
1006Acura$5870%
Key Ford of ExeterExeter, PA
A
9911Ford$4900%
Key Ford of HazletonHazleton, PA
A
9930Ford$4900%
Key Acura of GainesvilleGainesville, FL
A
9413Acura$99915%
Key Hyundai of SalemSalem, NH
A
9110Hyundai$8990%
Salem FordSalem, NH
A
917Ford$8990%
Key Chevrolet of NewportNewport, NH
A
911Chev$8990%
Key Ford of RocklandThomaston, ME
A
901Ford$8990%
Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac of BurlingtonSouth Burlington, VT
A
906Cadillac$8990%

Group locations

22 locations across Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Key Auto Group a good place to buy a car?

Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Key Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (86/100) across 111 verified out-the-door quotes from 18 stores, graded 12 A, 3 B, 1 D, 2 F. 83% 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 Key Auto Group?

CarEdge reviews Key Auto Group on 111 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Key Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (86/100) across 111 verified out-the-door quotes from 18 stores, graded 12 A, 3 B, 1 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 8% of verified quotes.

What is the doc fee at Key Auto Group dealerships?

Its stores average a $884 doc fee across 111 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $490 at Key Ford of Exeter in Exeter, PA to $999 at Key Acura of Gainesville in Gainesville, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.

Do Key Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?

CarEdge's verified quotes from Key Auto Group stores show dealer add-ons on 8% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.

Which Key Auto Group dealership is the best?

Key Acura of Atlantic City in Egg Harbor Township, NJ is Key Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

Which Key Auto Group dealerships are CarEdge Certified?

Key Acura of Atlantic City, Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Marianna, Key Ford of Hazleton, Key Ford of Exeter, Key Acura of Gainesville, and 5 more are CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.