Dealer Group
Principle Auto
Principle Auto runs 8 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of C (77/100) from 27 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $390
- Dealer add-ons
- On 38% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Principle Volvo Cars San Antonio (B)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 5 rated locations
40% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 77/100, 9.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
38% of transactions include an add-on, 21% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 2.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.0%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 2 — Principle Toyota In Memphis, Principle Automotive
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principle Volkswagen Grapevine | Grapevine, TX | A | 94 | 2 | Volkswagen | $262 | 0% |
| Principle Volvo Cars San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | B | 89 | 6 | Volvo | $225 | 17% |
| Principle Hyundai Boerne | Boerne, TX | C | 75 | 14 | Hyundai | $225 | 71% |
| Principle Toyota In Memphis | Memphis, TN | D | 69 | 1 | Toyota | $849 | 100% |
| Principle Automotive | San Antonio, TX | D | 60 | 4 | — | — | 0% |
| BMW of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| BMW of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINI of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
8 locations across Tennessee, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Principle Auto a good place to buy a car?
Principle Auto is about average by CarEdge's measure. Principle Auto earns CarEdge transparency grade C (77/100) across 27 verified out-the-door quotes from 5 stores, graded 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 2 D. 40% 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 Principle Auto?
CarEdge reviews Principle Auto on 27 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Principle Auto earns CarEdge transparency grade C (77/100) across 27 verified out-the-door quotes from 5 stores, graded 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 2 D. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 38% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Principle Auto dealerships?
Its stores average a $390 doc fee across 27 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Principle Auto dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Principle Auto stores show dealer add-ons on 38% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Principle Auto dealership is the best?
Principle Volvo Cars San Antonio in San Antonio, TX is Principle Auto's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade B (89/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.