Dealer Group
Paramount Automotive
Paramount Automotive runs 10 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (96/100) from 39 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $899
- Dealer add-ons
- On 1% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Paramount Hyundai of Valdese (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 8 rated locations
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 96/100, 9.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
1% of transactions include an add-on, 16% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.3% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.0%.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Hyundai of Valdese | Valdese, NC | A | 96 | 5 | Hyundai | $899 | 0% |
| Genesis of Hickory | Hickory, NC | A | 96 | 1 | Genesis | $899 | 0% |
| Paramount Volkswagen of Hickory | Hickory, NC | A | 96 | 1 | Ram | $899 | 0% |
| Paramount Hyundai Hickory | Hickory, NC | A | 96 | 7 | Hyundai | $899 | 0% |
| Paramount Kia of Asheville | Asheville, NC | A | 96 | 6 | Kia | $899 | 0% |
| Paramount Kia of Hickory | Hickory, NC | A | 96 | 6 | Kia | $899 | 0% |
| Paramount Volvo Cars of Hickory | Hickory, NC | A | 96 | 2 | Ram | $900 | 0% |
| Paramount Ford Valdese | Connelly Springs, NC | A | 94 | 11 | Ford | $899 | 9% |
| Paramount Automotive | Hickory, NC | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paramount Classic Cars & Trucks | Hickory, NC | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
10 locations across North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paramount Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Paramount Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade A (96/100) across 39 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 8 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 Paramount Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Paramount Automotive on 39 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Paramount Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade A (96/100) across 39 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 8 A. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 1% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Paramount Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $899 doc fee across 39 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Paramount Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Paramount Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 1% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Paramount Automotive dealership is the best?
Paramount Hyundai of Valdese in Valdese, NC is Paramount Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (96/100) from 5 verified out-the-door quotes.