B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Acura Carland earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Duluth, GA
Collected May 12, 2026Jun 4, 2026 · Updated Jun 10, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Duluth, GA

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The full story

Why Acura Carland earned this grade

Between May 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$949 is $146 above the GA average of $803. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

2 verified OTD quotes from Acura Carland

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 verified quotes

2017 Acura RDX

Used
$18,811
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Acura MDX

Advance PackageNew
$69,037
$998doc fee$769add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection packageavg $420
1 quote
2
accessoriesavg $349
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Acura Carland

  • Doc fee is $549 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$385) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acura Carland's doc fee?

Acura Carland charges a typical documentation fee of $949. The GA average is $803. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Acura Carland add mandatory add-ons?

Acura Carland adds an average of $385 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Acura Carland a good dealer?

Acura Carland has a transparency score of 86.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Acura Carland in Duluth, GA, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
86
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$949
GA avg$803
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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