A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Freehold 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.

Strong confidence — based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Freehold, NJ
Collected Oct 18, 2025Aug 10, 2026 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

Location

Freehold, NJ

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CarEdge Certified — Freehold Hyundai, Grade A, score 91 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Freehold Hyundai qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 20 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Freehold Hyundai earned this grade

Between October 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 20 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

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 $1,141 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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$795 is $82 above the NJ average of $713. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

35% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,315. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

20 verified OTD quotes from Freehold 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

13 vehicle transactions20 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Tucson

LimitedNew2 quotes
$47,520
$895doc fee$1,317mandatory
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

LimitedNew
$45,774
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Tucson

SELNew
$36,160
$795doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

New
$68,479
$795doc fee$1,218mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

New
$82,015
$795doc fee$1,917mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Tucson

2 quotes
$34,579
$795doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,059
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

2 quotes
$44,000
$795doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Tucson

$43,030
$795doc fee$1,212mandatory
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

$46,700
$795doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Acura MDX

Used2 quotes
$43,000
$795doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,831
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $1,340
4 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Freehold Hyundai

  • Doc fee is $395 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$460) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% 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 Freehold Hyundai charge?

Based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Freehold Hyundai charges a $795 documentation fee and averages $460 in dealer add-ons when present. Freehold Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is Freehold Hyundai's doc fee?

Freehold Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $795. The NJ average is $713. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Freehold Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Freehold Hyundai adds an average of $460 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 Freehold Hyundai a good dealer?

Freehold Hyundai has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 20 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 Freehold Hyundai in Freehold, NJ, that has meant 20 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
92
Add-on Behavior (30%)
79
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
95

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$795
NJ avg$713
National avg$400

Pulled 20 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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