D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Hyundai of Venice earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Moderate confidence — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Venice, FL
Collected Oct 10, 2025Mar 31, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Venice, FL

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The full story

Why Hyundai of Venice earned this grade

Between October 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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

2 things

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 $3,125 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

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,299 is $320 above the FL average of $979. 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.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

94% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $449. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

17 verified OTD quotes from Hyundai of Venice

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 transactions17 individual quotes

2015 Honda Pilot

Touring (A5) 4dr 4x4Used
$20,644
doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Limited 4dr All-Wheel Drive854E2ABSNew3 quotes
$45,509
doc fee$1,794add-onsSaved $1,512
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

Limited 4dr All-Wheel Drive J2472A65New3 quotes
$56,072
$1,299doc fee$1add-onsSaved $2,066
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Limited (A6) 4dr SedanUsed10 quotes
$34,459
$1,299doc fee$1add-onsSaved $5,798
View 10 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $449
16 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Hyundai of Venice

  • Doc fee is $899 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$423) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyundai of Venice's doc fee?

Hyundai of Venice charges a typical documentation fee of $1,299. The FL average is $979. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hyundai of Venice add mandatory add-ons?

Hyundai of Venice adds an average of $423 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 Venice a good dealer?

Hyundai of Venice has a transparency score of 69.9/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 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 Hyundai of Venice in Venice, FL, that has meant 17 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 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
68
Add-on Behavior (30%)
44
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
65

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,299
FL avg$979
National avg$400

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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