F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Hutchinson Toyota of Albany earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Albany, GA
Collected Jan 19, 2026Jan 19, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Albany, GA

The full story

Why Hutchinson Toyota of Albany earned this grade

Between January 2026 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $822 below the GA average of $822. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 7.2% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,520 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

1 verified OTD quote 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

1 verified quote

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE

XLENew
$49,503
doc fee$1,823add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $475
1 quote
2
cargo accessoriesavg $499
1 quote
3
guardavg $150
1 quote
4
protection planavg $699
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $1,823

Tips for Hutchinson Toyota of Albany

  • This dealer often adds $1,823 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hutchinson Toyota of Albany's doc fee?

Hutchinson Toyota of Albany charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The GA average is $822. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hutchinson Toyota of Albany add mandatory add-ons?

Hutchinson Toyota of Albany adds an average of $1,823 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 55.5/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 1 verified OTD quotes 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
65
Data Quality (10%)
0

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
GA avg$822
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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