B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany 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.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Albany, GA
Collected Jan 7, 2026 – Jul 8, 2026 · Updated Oct 1, 2026

Location

Albany, GA

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The full story

Why Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany earned this grade

Between January 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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

1 thing

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."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $100 above the GA average of $799. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

38% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $524. 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.

8 verified OTD quotes from Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany

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

4 vehicle transactions — 8 individual quotes

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XLEUsed2 quotes
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$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,115
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XSEUsed
$51,739
$899doc fee$1,397mandatory
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2025 Kia Telluride

SUsed4 quotes
$39,496
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2024 Toyota GR COROLLA

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$44,426
$899doc fee$1,397mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $998
2 quotes
window tintavg $399
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $1,397
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany

  • Expect ~$524 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $524 in dealer add-ons when present. Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany's doc fee?

Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $799. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany add mandatory add-ons?

Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany adds an average of $524 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 Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany a good dealer?

Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Hutchinson Toyota Of Albany in Albany, GA, that has meant 8 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
68
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$799
National avg$404

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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