B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Keffer Hyundai earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Matthews, NC
Collected Sep 30, 2025Jan 26, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Matthews, NC

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The full story

Why Keffer Hyundai earned this grade

Between September 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 27% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,995 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$900 is $96 above the NC average of $804. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

11 verified OTD quotes from Keffer 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

5 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Used
$46,295
$900doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Hyundai

New
$65,204
$900doc fee$1,995add-ons
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2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

3 quotes
$40,012
$900doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Sport UtilityNew3 quotes
$51,338
$900doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,995
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2017 Nissan Titan

Crew Cab PickupUsed3 quotes
$24,731
$900doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection packageavg $1,995
3 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Keffer Hyundai

  • Doc fee is $500 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$544 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keffer Hyundai's doc fee?

Keffer Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $900. The NC average is $692. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Keffer Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Keffer Hyundai adds an average of $544 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 Keffer Hyundai a good dealer?

Keffer Hyundai has a transparency score of 85.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Keffer Hyundai in Matthews, NC, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
79
Add-on Behavior (30%)
74
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$900
NC avg$804
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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