Dealer Group
Sonic Automotive Inc.
Sonic Automotive runs 129 locations in 17 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (89/100) from 821 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $425
- Dealer add-ons
- On 32% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Mercedes-Benz of Denver (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 106 rated locations
86% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 89/100, 2.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
32% of transactions include an add-on, 15% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 1.5% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.0%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 9 — Jaguar Newport Beach, Cadillac of South Charlotte, Toyota of Santa Fe, +6 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Chevrolet | Chittenango, NY | A | 100 | 1 | Chev | $170 | 0% |
| Glenwood Springs Volkswagen | Glenwood Springs, CO | A | 100 | 2 | Volkswagen | $490 | 0% |
| Grand Junction Subaru | Grand Junction, CO | A | 100 | 3 | Subaru | $490 | 0% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Denver | Denver, CO | A | 100 | 5 | Mercedes | $599 | 0% |
| Mercedes-Benz of Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | A | 100 | 2 | Mercedes | $799 | 0% |
| MINI of Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | A | 100 | 3 | MINI | $799 | 0% |
| Volkswagen of Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | A | 100 | 7 | Volkswagen | $799 | 0% |
| Jaguar Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | A | 100 | 2 | Jaguar | $85 | 0% |
| Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka | Mishawaka, IN | A | 100 | 4 | Lexus | $251 | 0% |
| Volkswagen of Fallston | Fallston, MD | A | 100 | 4 | Volkswagen | $799 | 0% |
Group locations
129 locations across Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sonic Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Sonic Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 821 verified out-the-door quotes from 106 stores, graded 70 A, 21 B, 6 C, 4 D, 5 F. 86% 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 Sonic Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Sonic Automotive on 821 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Sonic Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade B (89/100) across 821 verified out-the-door quotes from 106 stores, graded 70 A, 21 B, 6 C, 4 D, 5 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 32% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Sonic Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $425 doc fee across 821 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $80 at BMW of Monrovia in Monrovia, CA to $999 at Clearwater Toyota in Clearwater, FL, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Sonic Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Sonic Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 32% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Sonic Automotive dealership is the best?
Mercedes-Benz of Denver in Denver, CO is Sonic Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 5 verified out-the-door quotes.