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Gettel Hyundai Lakewood earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$1,299
Doc fee

$328 above FL avg

7%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 15 recent quotes

15
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 5 cars

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Location

Bradenton, FL

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The full story

Why Gettel Hyundai Lakewood earned this grade

Between December 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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 things

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 7% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $87. Most shoppers here never see one.

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 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,386 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 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,299 is $328 above the FL average of $971. 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.

15 verified OTD quotes from Gettel Hyundai Lakewood

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

7 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes

2027 Hyundai Kona

SEL PremiumNew3 quotes
$31,200
$1,299doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,130
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Kona

SEL PremiumNew3 quotes
$31,199
$1,299doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,131
View 3 Quotes →

2022 Hyundai Tucson

5D WAGON LIMITED 2WDUsed3 quotes
$25,900
$1,299doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,309
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Kona

Limited2 quotes
$37,501
$1,299doc feeNo add-onsSaved $613
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

LimitedNew
$54,098
$1,299doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Audi Q7

4D WAGON QUATTRO 55 PRESTIGEUsed2 quotes
$32,500
$1,299doc fee—Saved $2,748
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Toyota RAV4

XLE PremiumUsed
$33,000
$1,299doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection packageavg $999
1 quote
guardavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Gettel Hyundai Lakewood

  • Doc fee is $328 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 1 of 15 quotes included $1,298 in add-ons (Protection Package, Guard), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Gettel Hyundai Lakewood charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gettel Hyundai Lakewood charges a $1,299 documentation fee and averages $87 in dealer add-ons when present. Gettel Hyundai Lakewood earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).

What is the doc fee at Gettel Hyundai Lakewood?

Gettel Hyundai Lakewood charges a typical documentation fee of $1,299. The FL average is $971. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gettel Hyundai Lakewood add dealer add-ons?

Gettel Hyundai Lakewood adds an average of $87 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 15 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 Gettel Hyundai Lakewood a good dealership?

Gettel Hyundai Lakewood has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Gettel Hyundai Lakewood?

CarEdge reviews Gettel Hyundai Lakewood on 15 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (89/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,299 versus an FL average of $971. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 15 recent quotes.

Is Gettel Hyundai Lakewood a transparent Hyundai dealer in Bradenton?

Yes. Gettel Hyundai Lakewood holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (89/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Gettel Hyundai Lakewood compare to other Hyundai dealers?

You can compare Gettel Hyundai Lakewood'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 Sarasota, Best Hyundai Dealerships in Tampa, Best Hyundai Dealerships in Florida 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 Gettel Hyundai Lakewood in Bradenton, FL, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
67
Add-on Behavior (30%)
96
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,299
FL avg$971
National avg$404

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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