Dealer Group
Sands Automotive Group
Sands Automotive Group runs 3 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (82/100) from 24 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $600
- Dealer add-ons
- On 80% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Sands Chevrolet - Glendale (B)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 3 rated locations
33% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 82/100, 4.8 points below the national average of 86.8/100.
Add-on Frequency
80% of transactions include an add-on, 63% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -8.6% above listing on average, better than the national average of 245.6%.
Top performers in this group
All rated locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Chevrolet - Glendale | Glendale, AZ | B | 89 | 10 | Chevrolet | $600 | 40% |
| Sands Kia | Surprise, AZ | C | 79 | 7 | Kia | $600 | 100% |
| Sands Chevrolet Surprise | Surprise, AZ | C | 79 | 7 | Chevrolet | $600 | 100% |
Group locations
3 locations across Arizona
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sands Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Sands Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (82/100) across 24 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 1 B, 2 C. 33% 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 Sands Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Sands Automotive Group on 24 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Sands Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (82/100) across 24 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 1 B, 2 C. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 80% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Sands Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $600 doc fee across 24 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Sands Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Sands Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 80% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Sands Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Sands Chevrolet - Glendale in Glendale, AZ is Sands Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade B (89/100) from 10 verified out-the-door quotes.