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Autonation Hyundai Columbia earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $599
- Doc fee
- 27%
- Dealer add-ons
$74 above SC avg
On 4 of 15 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceColumbia, SCUpdated How we score dealersPart of AutoNation Inc.
The full story
Why Autonation Hyundai Columbia earned this grade
Between August 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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
2 thingsQuoted add-ons are the exception
Only 27% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $170. 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."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$599 is $74 above the SC average of $525. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
15 verified OTD quotes from Autonation Hyundai Columbia
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
10 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Autonation Hyundai Columbia
- 4 of 15 quotes included $2,545 in add-ons (Window Tint, Paint Protection), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Autonation Hyundai Columbia charge?
Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Autonation Hyundai Columbia charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $170 in dealer add-ons when present. Autonation Hyundai Columbia earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).
What is the doc fee at Autonation Hyundai Columbia?
Autonation Hyundai Columbia charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The SC average is $525. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Autonation Hyundai Columbia add dealer add-ons?
Autonation Hyundai Columbia adds an average of $170 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 15 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 Autonation Hyundai Columbia a good dealership?
Autonation Hyundai Columbia has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Autonation Hyundai Columbia?
CarEdge reviews Autonation Hyundai Columbia on 15 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (90/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus an SC average of $525. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 15 recent quotes.
Is Autonation Hyundai Columbia a transparent Hyundai dealer in Columbia?
Yes. Autonation Hyundai Columbia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (90/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Autonation Hyundai Columbia compare to other Hyundai dealers?
You can compare Autonation Hyundai Columbia's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Hyundai dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Hyundai dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Hyundai Dealerships in South Carolina and Best Hyundai Dealerships in the US rank Hyundai 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 Autonation Hyundai Columbia in Columbia, SC, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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