Dealer Group
Phil Smith Automotive Group
Phil Smith Automotive Group runs 12 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (89/100) from 109 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $966
- Dealer add-ons
- On 22% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Kia of Vero Beach (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 11 rated locations
82% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 89/100, 2.2 points above the national average of 86.8/100.
Add-on Frequency
22% of transactions include an add-on, 5% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -2.0% above listing on average, better than the national average of 245.0%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 1 — Phil Smith Kia
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pines Nissan | Southern Pines, NC | A | 99 | 1 | Nissan | $798 | 0% |
| Pinehurst Hyundai | Southern Pines, NC | A | 99 | 1 | Hyundai | $798 | 0% |
| Kia of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | A | 99 | 15 | Kia | $999 | 7% |
| Phil Smith Acura | Pompano Beach, FL | A | 97 | 11 | Acura | $1,099 | 0% |
| Southern Pines Kia | Southern Pines, NC | A | 96 | 4 | Kia | $798 | 0% |
| Pinehurst Toyota | Southern Pines, NC | A | 96 | 7 | Toyota | $798 | 14% |
| Toyota of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | A | 93 | 30 | Toyota | $900 | 20% |
| Mark Jacobson Toyota | Durham, NC | A | 90 | 15 | Toyota | $798 | 47% |
| Southern Pines Chevrolet GMC | Southern Pines, NC | A | 90 | 6 | Chevrolet | $798 | 50% |
| Tallahassee Ford | Tallahassee, FL | C | 77 | 2 | Ford | $1,299 | 50% |
Group locations
12 locations across Florida, North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phil Smith Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Phil Smith Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 109 verified out-the-door quotes from 11 stores, graded 9 A, 1 C, 1 F. 82% 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 Phil Smith Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Phil Smith Automotive Group on 109 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Phil Smith Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 109 verified out-the-door quotes from 11 stores, graded 9 A, 1 C, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 22% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Phil Smith Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $966 doc fee across 109 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $798 at Southern Pines Kia in Southern Pines, NC to $1,540 at Phil Smith Kia in Lighthouse Point, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Phil Smith Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Phil Smith Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 22% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Phil Smith Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Kia of Vero Beach in Vero Beach, FL is Phil Smith Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (99/100) from 15 verified out-the-door quotes.