B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia 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.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Buford, GA
Collected Aug 4, 2025 – Sep 1, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

Location

Buford, GA

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The full story

Why Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia earned this grade

Between August 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 14% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $86. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$999 is $201 above the GA average of $798. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,960 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.

7 verified OTD quotes from Autonation Hyundai 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

5 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Palisade

LimitedNew
$59,769
$999doc fee$599mandatory$1,498optional
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2026 Hyundai Tucson

SENew
$30,428
$999doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

SELNew3 quotes
$39,372
$999doc fee—Saved $2,191
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2019 Honda Passport

TouringUsed
$24,636
$999doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

XRTNew
$40,698
$899doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
paint protectionavg $749
3 quotes
dent protectionavg $749
3 quotes
window tintavg $599
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $599
1 quote

Tips for Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia

  • 1 of 7 quotes included $599 in add-ons (Window Tint), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($999) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% 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 Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $86 in dealer add-ons when present. Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).

What is Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia's doc fee?

Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The GA average is $798. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia add mandatory add-ons?

Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia adds an average of $86 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 Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia a good dealer?

Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 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 Autonation Hyundai Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA, that has meant 7 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%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
79
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
GA avg$798
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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