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Friendship Hyundai of Bristol earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $799
- Doc fee
- 30%
- Dealer add-ons
$112 above TN avg
On 3 of 10 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceBristol, TNUpdated How we score dealersPart of Friendship Automotive
The full story
Why Friendship Hyundai of Bristol earned this grade
Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 30% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $180. Most shoppers here never see one.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$799 is $112 above the TN average of $687. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
10 verified OTD quotes from Friendship Hyundai of Bristol
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 — 10 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Friendship Hyundai of Bristol
- 3 of 10 quotes included $1,797 in add-ons (HYUNDAI PROTECTION P., Protection Plan), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($799) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Friendship Hyundai of Bristol charge?
Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Friendship Hyundai of Bristol charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $180 in dealer add-ons when present. Friendship Hyundai of Bristol earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
What is the doc fee at Friendship Hyundai of Bristol?
Friendship Hyundai of Bristol charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The TN average is $687. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Friendship Hyundai of Bristol add dealer add-ons?
Friendship Hyundai of Bristol adds an average of $180 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 10 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 Friendship Hyundai of Bristol a good dealership?
Friendship Hyundai of Bristol 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 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Friendship Hyundai of Bristol?
CarEdge reviews Friendship Hyundai of Bristol on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus a TN average of $687. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 10 recent quotes.
Is Friendship Hyundai of Bristol a transparent Hyundai dealer in Bristol?
Yes. Friendship Hyundai of Bristol holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Friendship Hyundai of Bristol compare to other Hyundai dealers?
You can compare Friendship Hyundai of Bristol'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 Tennessee 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 Friendship Hyundai of Bristol in Bristol, TN, that has meant 10 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
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