Dealer Group
Krause Auto Group
Krause Auto Group runs 32 locations in 5 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (86/100) from 203 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $905
- Dealer add-ons
- On 24% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Kia of Myrtle Beach (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 28 rated locations
68% 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
24% of transactions include an add-on, 7% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -2.1% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.6%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 5 — Nissan of Cape Coral, Hyundai of North Charleston, Genesis of Charleston, +2 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia of Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, SC | A | 99 | 7 | Kia | $555 | 0% |
| Motorcars of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | A | 97 | 2 | — | $899 | 0% |
| Krause Family Hyundai of Gainesville | Gainesville, GA | A | 97 | 3 | Hyundai | $899 | 0% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Atlanta Northeast | Duluth, GA | A | 97 | 5 | Mercedes | $899 | 0% |
| Genesis of Kennesaw | Kennesaw, GA | A | 97 | 5 | Genesis | $899 | 0% |
| Krause Family Ford | Woodstock, GA | A | 97 | 12 | Ford | $899 | 0% |
| Asheville Ford | Asheville, NC | A | 96 | 1 | Ford | $899 | 0% |
| Anderson Ford Sc | Anderson, SC | A | 96 | 9 | Ford | $578 | 0% |
| Rock Hill Ford | Rock Hill, SC | A | 95 | 8 | Ford | $569 | 0% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, SC | A | 95 | 3 | Mercedes | $685 | 0% |
Group locations
32 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Krause Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Krause Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (86/100) across 203 verified out-the-door quotes from 28 stores, graded 16 A, 3 B, 4 C, 4 D, 1 F. 68% 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 Krause Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Krause Auto Group on 203 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Krause Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (86/100) across 203 verified out-the-door quotes from 28 stores, graded 16 A, 3 B, 4 C, 4 D, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 24% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Krause Auto Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $905 doc fee across 203 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $225 at Volvo Cars Sugar Land in Houston, TX to $1,299 at Nissan of Cape Coral in Cape Coral, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Krause Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Krause Auto Group stores show dealer add-ons on 24% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Krause Auto Group dealership is the best?
Kia of Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC is Krause Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (99/100) from 7 verified out-the-door quotes.