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Kearny Mesa Hyundai earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$85
Doc fee

At the CA avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 20 recent quotes

20
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Price negotiated down on 5 cars

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Location

San Diego, CA

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The full story

Why Kearny Mesa Hyundai earned this grade

Between November 2025 and October 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 in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 20 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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 $2,117 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 Kearny Mesa 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

12 vehicle transactions — 20 individual quotes

2022 Hyundai KONA EV

SELUsed4 quotes
$14,579
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $136
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2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

CalligraphyNew
$66,200
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

SELNew2 quotes
$54,078
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,000
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

LimitedNew
$52,478
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

SENew2 quotes
$37,883
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,500
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SELNew2 quotes
$35,818
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,000
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew3 quotes
$41,498
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,948
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew
$44,524
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

LimitedUsed
$35,699
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

SEL FWD
$39,920
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kearny Mesa Hyundai

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 8% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kearny Mesa Hyundai charge?

Based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kearny Mesa Hyundai charges a $85 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Kearny Mesa Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

What is the doc fee at Kearny Mesa Hyundai?

Kearny Mesa Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kearny Mesa Hyundai add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Kearny Mesa Hyundai typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 20 recent verified quotes.

Is Kearny Mesa Hyundai a good dealership?

Kearny Mesa Hyundai has a transparency score of 100/100, 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.

What do reviews say about Kearny Mesa Hyundai?

CarEdge reviews Kearny Mesa Hyundai on 20 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $85 versus a CA average of $85. None of its 20 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Kearny Mesa Hyundai a transparent Hyundai dealer in San Diego?

Yes. Kearny Mesa Hyundai holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Kearny Mesa Hyundai rank among California car dealers?

Kearny Mesa Hyundai ranks #5 of 2,741 rated dealers in California on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on doc fees, add-ons and pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.

How does Kearny Mesa Hyundai compare to other Hyundai dealers?

You can compare Kearny Mesa 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 San Diego, Best Hyundai Dealerships in California 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 Kearny Mesa Hyundai in San Diego, CA, that has meant 20 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 A.

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

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$85
National avg$404

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

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