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Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $748
- Total dealer fees
- 56%
- Quoted add-ons
$177 below GA median
On 10 of 18 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Augusta, GAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Jim Hudson Automotive Group
The full story
Why Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta earned this grade
Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta has a B grade; from November 2025 through October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 18 verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized — All 18 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $745.28. That is below the $925 Median state fee in Georgia, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
- ✓ Written prices stayed at or below the ads — Of five quotes with selling prices checked against the advertised prices, three were within $1 and none were higher. Across those five, quoted prices averaged $58,771.80 versus $59,309 advertised.
Where to push back
Thirteen quotes show required extras averaging $1,165.08, and 10 included a required-extra charge above $0. Ask which items are required, whether any can be removed, and have the dealer confirm the selling price, fees and extras in a written quote before you agree.
18 verified OTD quotes from Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 18 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2026 Lexus IS
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta
- 10 of 18 quotes included add-ons (Auto Butler, Window Tint For Life, Door Cups/Edge Guard), not marked optional.
- 1 of 1 quote was approximately $748 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep to Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta charge?
Based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta charges $748 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $841 when present. Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).
Does Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta add dealer add-ons?
Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta adds an average of $841 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 10 of 18 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $748 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees.
Is Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta a good dealership?
Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 18 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta?
CarEdge reviews Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta on 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (86/100), with dealer fees of $748 versus a GA median of $925. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $748 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. Quoted add-ons appeared on 10 of 18 quotes in the past year.
Is Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta a transparent Lexus dealer in Augusta?
Yes. Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (86/100), based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta compare to other Lexus dealers?
You can compare Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Lexus dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Lexus dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Lexus Dealerships in Georgia and Best Lexus Dealerships in the US rank Lexus 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 Hudson Lexus Augusta in Augusta, GA, that has meant 18 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 18 quotes from the past year (18 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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