B

Acura Carland earns a B.

Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

$899
Doc fee

$101 above GA avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 4 recent quotes

4
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The full story

Why Acura Carland earned this grade

Between March 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $101 above the GA average of $798. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

50% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $417. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

4 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

4 verified quotes

2024 Honda Accord Sedan

EXUsed
$29,709
$899doc feeNo add-ons
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2017 Acura RDX

-Used
$18,812
$899doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Acura MDX

Advance PackageNew
$69,037
$998doc fee$769mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Acura Integra

$60,332
$899doc fee$899mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection packageavg $420
1 quote
accessoriesavg $349
1 quote
protection planavg $899
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Acura Carland

  • 2 of 4 quotes included $1,668 in add-ons (Protection Package, Accessories, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($899) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Acura Carland charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Acura Carland charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $417 in dealer add-ons when present. Acura Carland earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).

What is the doc fee at Acura Carland?

Acura Carland charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $798. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Acura Carland add dealer add-ons?

Acura Carland adds an average of $417 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 recent verified quotes. 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 dealership?

Acura Carland has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Acura Carland?

CarEdge reviews Acura Carland on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with a typical doc fee of $899 versus a GA average of $798. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Acura Carland a transparent Acura dealer in Duluth?

Yes. Acura Carland holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Acura Carland compare to other Acura dealers?

You can compare Acura Carland's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in Atlanta, Best Acura Dealerships in Georgia and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura dealers on the same data.

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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 4 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$798
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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