A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Hyundai of Dothan earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Dothan, AL
Collected Dec 8, 2025Apr 28, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Dothan, AL

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The full story

Why Hyundai of Dothan earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 20 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 genuinely reasonable

$500 is $270 below the AL average of $770. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 5% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $940 when present. Most shoppers here never see 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 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,031 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.

20 verified OTD quotes from Hyundai of Dothan

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

6 vehicle transactions20 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Tucson

LimitedNew3 quotes
$41,000
$500doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Limited (A8) All-Wheel DriveNew2 quotes
$45,011
$500doc fee$940add-onsSaved $187
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

XRT (A8) All-Wheel DriveNew5 quotes
$42,000
$500doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,567
View 5 Quotes →

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

SEL (A8) 4dr Fr5 quotes
$27,000
$500doc feeNo add-ons
View 5 Quotes →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SEL Convenience (A8)New3 quotes
$32,616
$500doc feeNo add-onsSaved $453
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

CalligraphyNew2 quotes
$44,958
$500doc feeNo add-onsSaved $918
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
tow hitchavg $400
1 quote
2
harnessavg $160
1 quote
3
laboravg $380
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($500) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Hyundai of Dothan

  • Minor add-ons (~$47) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 20 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyundai of Dothan's doc fee?

Hyundai of Dothan charges a typical documentation fee of $500. The AL average is $770. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hyundai of Dothan add mandatory add-ons?

Hyundai of Dothan adds an average of $47 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 Hyundai of Dothan a good dealer?

Hyundai of Dothan has a transparency score of 99.1/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 20 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Hyundai of Dothan in Dothan, AL, that has meant 20 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
97
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$500
AL avg$770
National avg$400

Pulled 20 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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