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Alm Mall of Georgia earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$995
Doc fee

$197 above GA avg

60%
Dealer add-ons

On 6 of 10 recent quotes

10
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

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Location

Buford, GA

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The full story

Why Alm Mall of Georgia earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 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

3 things

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 30% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $738. Most shoppers here never see one.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,982 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$995 is $197 above the GA average of $798. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

10 verified OTD quotes from Alm Mall of Georgia

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

7 vehicle transactions — 10 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew2 quotes
$33,431
$995doc fee—Saved $4,375
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Toyota Tundra

LimitedUsed
$44,131
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Carnival

SX PrestigeUsed2 quotes
$47,341
$995doc fee—Saved $4,050
View 2 Quotes →

2023 GMC Sierra 1500

AT42 quotes
$53,772
$995doc fee—Saved $3,520
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Kia EV6

GT
$30,831
$995doc fee$2,590mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6

SE
$26,365
$995doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

2015 Audi R8

V8
$90,519
$995doc fee$3,790mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
accessoriesavg $1,645
2 quotes
paint protectionavg $1,543
2 quotes
alm vip club certification (optional)avg $2,299
1 quote
clear shield (optional)avg $495
1 quote
motorshield certifiedavg $1,995
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
paint protectionavg $1,196
3 quotes
accessoriesavg $1,295
1 quote
protection planavg $2,495
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Alm Mall of Georgia

  • 3 of 10 quotes included $7,379 in add-ons (Paint Protection, Accessories, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below 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 Mall of Georgia charge?

Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Alm Mall of Georgia charges a $995 documentation fee and averages $738 in dealer add-ons when present. Alm Mall of Georgia earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).

What is the doc fee at Alm Mall of Georgia?

Alm Mall of Georgia charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The GA average is $798. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alm Mall of Georgia add dealer add-ons?

Alm Mall of Georgia adds an average of $738 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 10 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 Alm Mall of Georgia a good dealership?

Alm Mall of Georgia has a transparency score of 86/100, 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.

What do reviews say about Alm Mall of Georgia?

CarEdge reviews Alm Mall of Georgia on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (86/100), with a typical doc fee of $995 versus a GA average of $798. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 10 recent quotes.

Is Alm Mall of Georgia a transparent GMC dealer in Buford?

Yes. Alm Mall of Georgia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (86/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Alm Mall of Georgia compare to other GMC dealers?

You can compare Alm Mall of Georgia's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other GMC dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing GMC dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best GMC Dealerships in Atlanta, Best GMC Dealerships in Georgia and Best GMC Dealerships in the US rank GMC 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 Alm Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
72
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
GA avg$798
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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