Dealer Group
Lithia Motors Inc.
Lithia Motors runs 410 locations in 26 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (85/100) from 1,474 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $481
- Dealer add-ons
- On 32% of quotes
- CarEdge Certified
- 1 store
- Top-graded store
- Avondale Nissan (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 277 rated locations
75% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 85/100, 1.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
32% of transactions include an add-on, 14% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -0.3% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.4%.
Top performers in this group
CarEdge Certified dealers in Lithia Motors
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armory Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat of Albany | Albany, NY | A | 100 | 1 | Chrysler | $175 | 0% |
| Lithia Chevrolet of Redding | Redding, CA | A | 100 | 1 | Chev | $85 | 0% |
| Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | A | 100 | 1 | Chrysler | $85 | 0% |
| MINI of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | A | 100 | 1 | MINI | $85 | 0% |
| Chevrolet GMC of Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | A | 100 | 1 | Chev | $199 | 0% |
| Avondale Nissan | Avondale, AZ | A | 100 | 6 | Niss | $595 | 0% |
| Doral Kia | Doral, FL | A | 100 | 4 | Kia | $999 | 0% |
| Elk Grove Subaru | Elk Grove, CA | A | 100 | 11 | Subaru | $85 | 0% |
| Dch Subaru of Riverside | Riverside, CA | A | 100 | 5 | Subaru | $85 | 0% |
| Rock Honda | Fontana, CA | A | 100 | 5 | Hond | $85 | 0% |
Group locations
410 locations across Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lithia Motors a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Lithia Motors earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 1,474 verified out-the-door quotes from 277 stores, graded 139 A, 70 B, 32 C, 15 D, 21 F. 75% 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 Lithia Motors?
CarEdge reviews Lithia Motors on 1,474 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Lithia Motors earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 1,474 verified out-the-door quotes from 277 stores, graded 139 A, 70 B, 32 C, 15 D, 21 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 32% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Lithia Motors dealerships?
Its stores average a $481 doc fee across 1,474 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $85 at Elk Grove Subaru in Elk Grove, CA to $1,280 at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Lithia Motors dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Lithia Motors stores show dealer add-ons on 32% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Lithia Motors dealership is the best?
Avondale Nissan in Avondale, AZ is Lithia Motors's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.
Which Lithia Motors dealerships are CarEdge Certified?
Wesley Chapel Toyota is 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.