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Jim Ellis Hyundai earns a B.

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

$799
Doc fee

$1 above GA avg

64%
Dealer add-ons

On 9 of 14 recent quotes

14
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 5 cars

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Location

Atlanta, GA

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The full story

Why Jim Ellis Hyundai earned this grade

Between November 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $799, their doc fee is within $1 of the GA average of $798. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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 $3,081 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

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

64% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,301. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

14 verified OTD quotes from Jim Ellis Hyundai

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

8 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Tucson

LimitedNew2 quotes
$37,451
$799doc fee$870mandatorySaved $3,260
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew2 quotes
$38,840
$799doc fee—Saved $1,535
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SENew2 quotes
$35,895
$799doc fee—Saved $1,535
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

CalligraphyNew
$58,862
$1,000doc fee$3,993mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade

CalligraphyNew2 quotes
$55,727
$799doc fee—Saved $2,445
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

LimitedUsed
$42,582
$799doc fee$2,285mandatory
View Quote →

2017 Nissan LEAF

Used
$10,000
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

CalligraphyNew3 quotes
$48,252
$699doc fee—Saved $6,631
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $695
6 quotes
paint protectionavg $709
4 quotes
accessoriesavg $2,285
2 quotes
service contractavg $895
2 quotes
floor matsavg $425
2 quotes
protection planavg $3,993
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Jim Ellis Hyundai

  • 9 of 14 quotes included $18,208 in add-ons (Window Tint, Paint Protection, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Jim Ellis Hyundai charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Jim Ellis Hyundai charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $1,301 in dealer add-ons when present. Jim Ellis Hyundai earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is the doc fee at Jim Ellis Hyundai?

Jim Ellis Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The GA average is $798. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jim Ellis Hyundai add dealer add-ons?

Jim Ellis Hyundai adds an average of $1,301 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 9 of 14 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 Jim Ellis Hyundai a good dealership?

Jim Ellis Hyundai has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Jim Ellis Hyundai?

CarEdge reviews Jim Ellis Hyundai on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (84/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus a GA average of $798. Dealer add-ons appeared on 9 of 14 recent quotes.

Is Jim Ellis Hyundai a transparent Hyundai dealer in Atlanta?

Yes. Jim Ellis Hyundai holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (84/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Jim Ellis Hyundai compare to other Hyundai dealers?

You can compare Jim Ellis Hyundai'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 Atlanta, Best Hyundai Dealerships in Georgia 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 Jim Ellis Hyundai in Atlanta, GA, that has meant 14 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
51
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
86

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
GA avg$798
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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