Dealer Group
Shelly Automotive Group
Shelly Automotive Group runs 6 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (91/100) from 59 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $85
- Dealer add-ons
- On 8% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 6 rated locations
83% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 91/100, 4.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
8% of transactions include an add-on, 9% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.4% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.2%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 1 — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Orange County
All rated locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach | Signal Hill, CA | A | 100 | 4 | Mercedes-Benz | $85 | 0% |
| Lexus of Riverside | Riverside, CA | A | 98 | 29 | Lexus | $85 | 3% |
| Bill Wright Toyota | Bakersfield, CA | A | 98 | 6 | Toyota | $85 | 0% |
| North Bakersfield Toyota | Bakersfield, CA | A | 95 | 10 | Toyota | $85 | 0% |
| Irvine BMW | Irvine, CA | A | 92 | 9 | BMW | $85 | 44% |
| Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Orange County | Irvine, CA | D | 60 | 1 | Rolls-Royce | — | 0% |
Group locations
6 locations across California
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shelly Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Shelly Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (91/100) across 59 verified out-the-door quotes from 6 stores, graded 5 A, 1 D. 83% 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 Shelly Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Shelly Automotive Group on 59 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Shelly Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade A (91/100) across 59 verified out-the-door quotes from 6 stores, graded 5 A, 1 D. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 8% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Shelly Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $85 doc fee across 59 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Shelly Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Shelly Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 8% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Shelly Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach in Signal Hill, CA is Shelly Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.