B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Alm Hyundai Florence earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Florence, SC
Collected Jul 20, 2026Sep 3, 2026 · Updated Sep 7, 2026

Location

Florence, SC

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The full story

Why Alm Hyundai Florence earned this grade

Between July 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 10% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $92 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $975 is above SC's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.9% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,365 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

10 verified OTD quotes from Alm Hyundai Florence

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

6 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
accessoriesavg $1,295
1 quote
Mandatory
motorist insurance information database (miidb) feeavg $0
1 quote
electric motor vehicle road usage feeavg $26
1 quote
protection planavg $37
1 quote
accessoriesavg $29
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($975) is well above average ($511)

Tips for Alm Hyundai Florence

  • Doc fee is $464 above SC average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$9) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 fees does Alm Hyundai Florence charge?

Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Alm Hyundai Florence charges a $975 documentation fee and averages $9 in dealer add-ons when present. Alm Hyundai Florence earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).

What is Alm Hyundai Florence's doc fee?

Alm Hyundai Florence charges a typical documentation fee of $975. The SC average is $511. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alm Hyundai Florence add mandatory add-ons?

Alm Hyundai Florence adds an average of $9 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 Alm Hyundai Florence a good dealer?

Alm Hyundai Florence has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Alm Hyundai Florence in Florence, SC, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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%)
54
Add-on Behavior (30%)
94
Price Accuracy (30%)
93
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$975
SC avg$511
National avg$404

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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