Transparency Verdict
Crown Hyundai 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 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · St. Petersburg, FL
Collected Aug 7, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The full story
Why Crown Hyundai earned this grade
Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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 thingsAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 6% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,495 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
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 $788 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 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,195 is $209 above the FL average of $986. 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.
17 verified OTD quotes from Crown 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
8 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes
2025 Hyundai Palisade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Crown Hyundai
- Doc fee is $795 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$88) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
49
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crown Hyundai's doc fee?
Crown Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $1,195. The FL average is $603. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Crown Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?
Crown Hyundai adds an average of $88 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 Crown Hyundai a good dealer?
Crown Hyundai has a transparency score of 81.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 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 Crown Hyundai in St. Petersburg, FL, that has meant 17 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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