Dealer Group
RML Automotive
RML Automotive runs 30 locations in 7 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (85/100) from 143 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $509
- Dealer add-ons
- On 35% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Nissan of Olathe (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 24 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
35% of transactions include an add-on, 18% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -2.3% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.3%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 4 — Landers Mclarty Chevrolet, Tri Lakes Ford, Landers Mclarty Ford, +1 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan of Olathe | Olathe, KS | A | 100 | 4 | Nissan | $499 | 0% |
| Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM | Olathe, KS | A | 100 | 3 | Chrysler | $499 | 0% |
| Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM | Bossier City, LA | A | 100 | 2 | Chrysler | $431 | 0% |
| Burleson Honda | Burleson, TX | A | 100 | 2 | Honda | $225 | 0% |
| Springfield Nissan | Springfield, MO | A | 98 | 2 | Nissan | $587 | 0% |
| Mclarty Daniel Nissan | Bentonville, AR | A | 94 | 6 | Nissan | $129 | 33% |
| Springfield Kia | Springfield, MO | A | 94 | 11 | Kia | $620 | 18% |
| Fort Worth Nissan | Fort Worth, TX | A | 92 | 8 | Nissan | $225 | 25% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | A | 92 | 8 | Mercedes-Benz | $999 | 0% |
| Landers Mclarty Subaru | Huntsville, AL | A | 91 | 11 | Subaru | $899 | 18% |
Group locations
30 locations across Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RML Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. RML Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 143 verified out-the-door quotes from 24 stores, graded 11 A, 7 B, 2 C, 2 D, 2 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 RML Automotive?
CarEdge reviews RML Automotive on 143 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. RML Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 143 verified out-the-door quotes from 24 stores, graded 11 A, 7 B, 2 C, 2 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 35% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at RML Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $509 doc fee across 143 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $129 at Mclarty Daniel Nissan in Bentonville, AR to $999 at Mercedes-Benz of Huntsville in Huntsville, AL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do RML Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from RML Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 35% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which RML Automotive dealership is the best?
Nissan of Olathe in Olathe, KS is RML Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.