Dealer Group
Payne Auto Group
Payne Auto Group runs 15 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of C (78/100) from 5 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $225
- Dealer add-ons
- On 20% of quotes
Verified quotes since 2026
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 5 rated locations
60% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 78/100, 8.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
20% of transactions include an add-on, 3% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -0.8% above listing on average, better than the national average of 245.9%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 2 — Payne Mission Mitsubishi, Payne Alice Chevrolet GMC
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Brownsville Mitsubishi | Brownsville, TX | A | 100 | 1 | Mitsubishi | $225 | 0% |
| Payne Weslaco Ford | Weslaco, TX | A | 100 | 1 | Ford | $225 | 0% |
| Payne Pre-Owned Weslaco | Weslaco, TX | B | 89 | 1 | Ford | $225 | 0% |
| Payne Mission Mitsubishi | Mission, TX | D | 60 | 1 | Mitsubishi | — | 0% |
| Payne Alice Chevrolet GMC | Alice, TX | F | 41 | 1 | Chevrolet | $225 | 100% |
| Ed Payne Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Weslaco, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payne Alice Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Alice, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payne Auto Group | Weslaco, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payne Brownsville Volkswagen | Brownsville, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payne Edinburg Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM | Edinburg, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
15 locations across Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Payne Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Payne Auto Group is about average by CarEdge's measure. Payne Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade C (78/100) across 5 verified out-the-door quotes from 5 stores, graded 2 A, 1 B, 1 D, 1 F. 60% 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 Payne Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Payne Auto Group on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Payne Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade C (78/100) across 5 verified out-the-door quotes from 5 stores, graded 2 A, 1 B, 1 D, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 20% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Payne Auto Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $225 doc fee across 5 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Payne Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Payne Auto Group stores show dealer add-ons on 20% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.