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Gerald Hyundai earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$378
Doc fee

$8 above IL avg

19%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 16 recent quotes

16
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

Moderate confidenceNorth Aurora, ILUpdated How we score dealers#8 most transparent in ILPart of The Gerald Auto Group

Location

North Aurora, IL

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The full story

Why Gerald Hyundai earned this grade

Between August 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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

4 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $378, their doc fee is within $8 of the IL average of $370. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons offered — none required

This dealer includes optional add-ons in 19% of quotes, but none are mandatory — you can ask to remove any of 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 $1,351 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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

16 verified OTD quotes from Gerald 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 transactions — 16 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew2 quotes
$40,626
$378doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,040
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SEL ConvenienceNew2 quotes
$36,800
$378doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,486
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Tucson

SELNew
$38,450
$378doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Tucson

SELNew
$38,191
$378doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$999optional
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

LimitedNew2 quotes
$45,303
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,526
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew
$42,453
$378doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

$34,794
$351doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

$34,794
$351doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Kona

New
$27,870
$378doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$999optional
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Tucson

New
$30,928
$378doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
accessoriesavg $999
3 quotes
paint protectionavg $2,499
1 quote

At a Glance

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

Tips for Gerald Hyundai

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since 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 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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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 Gerald Hyundai charge?

Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gerald Hyundai charges a $378 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Gerald Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

What is the doc fee at Gerald Hyundai?

Gerald Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $371. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gerald Hyundai add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Gerald Hyundai typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 16 recent verified quotes.

Is Gerald Hyundai a good dealership?

Gerald Hyundai has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Gerald Hyundai?

CarEdge reviews Gerald Hyundai on 16 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $378 versus an IL average of $370. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 16 recent quotes.

Is Gerald Hyundai a transparent Hyundai dealer in North Aurora?

Yes. Gerald Hyundai holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Gerald Hyundai rank among Illinois car dealers?

Gerald Hyundai ranks #8 of 982 rated dealers in Illinois on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on doc fees, add-ons and pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.

How does Gerald Hyundai compare to other Hyundai dealers?

You can compare Gerald Hyundai'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 Chicago, Best Hyundai Dealerships in Rockford, Best Hyundai Dealerships in Illinois 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 Gerald Hyundai in North Aurora, IL, that has meant 16 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%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$378
IL avg$370
National avg$404

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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