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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Balise Hyundai earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Springfield, MA
Collected Aug 16, 2025Dec 20, 2025 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Springfield, MA

1 rated dealer within 30 miles · Open full map →

The full story

Why Balise Hyundai earned this grade

Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 11 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$779 is $223 above the MA average of $556. 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.

11 verified OTD quotes from Balise Hyundai

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 transactions11 individual quotes

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SEL Convenience AWDNew4 quotes
$31,771
$779doc feeNo add-onsSaved $6,428
View 4 Quotes →

2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SEL AWDNew
$34,949
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SEL Convenience AWDNew
$38,199
$779doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SELNew
$10,000
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SELNew
$36,243
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Blue AWDNew3 quotes
$10,000
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $26,416
View 3 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Balise Hyundai

  • Doc fee is $379 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 22% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balise Hyundai's doc fee?

Balise Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $779. The MA average is $556. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Balise Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Balise Hyundai does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Balise Hyundai a good dealer?

Balise Hyundai has a transparency score of 92.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Balise Hyundai in Springfield, MA, that has meant 11 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
78
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
91

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$779
MA avg$556
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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