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Kearny Mesa Hyundai earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $85
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$32 below CA median
In 17 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)San Diego, CAUpdated How we score dealers#6 most transparent in CA
The full story
Why Kearny Mesa Hyundai earned this grade
From December 2025 through October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 17 quotes for Kearny Mesa Hyundai. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized and below the state median. All 17 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $87, compared with the Median state fee in California of $117—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Only 1 quote exceeded that median.
Where to push back
One written offer had a selling price $1,878 above the advertised price. Across the 4 offers with price checks, quoted prices ranged from $455 below to $1,878 above the ad; none were within $1 of it. Before agreeing, ask the dealer to confirm the current advertised selling price in writing and explain any difference. Compare the itemized offer, including required extras, taxes, government charges, and dealer fees.
17 verified OTD quotes from Kearny Mesa Hyundai
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All 17 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Kearny Mesa Hyundai
- 1 of 6 quotes was approximately $1,963 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Kearny Mesa Hyundai charge?
Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Kearny Mesa Hyundai charges $85 in dealer fees. Kearny Mesa Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
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. None of its 17 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Kearny Mesa Hyundai's advertised price include all required charges?
On 5 of the 6 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. On the other quote it was about $1,963 higher.
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 its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes from the past year. 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 17 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $85 versus a CA median of $117. On 5 of the 6 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 17 quotes in the past year included quoted 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 17 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Kearny Mesa Hyundai rank among California car dealers?
Kearny Mesa Hyundai ranks #6 of 2,701 rated dealers in California on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised 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, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 17 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 17 quotes from the past year (17 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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