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Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $799
- Doc fee
- 60%
- Dealer add-ons
$49 above NC avg
On 3 of 5 recent quotes
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Why Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia earned this grade
Between September 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $799, their doc fee is within $49 of the NC average of $750. 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."
! Where to push back
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
60% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,046. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
5 verified OTD quotes from Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia
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
3 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia
- 3 of 5 quotes included $5,232 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $1,046 in dealer add-ons when present. Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).
What is the doc fee at Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia?
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $750. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia add dealer add-ons?
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia adds an average of $1,046 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 5 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 Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia a good dealership?
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia?
CarEdge reviews Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (85/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus an NC average of $750. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 5 recent quotes.
Is Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia a transparent Hyundai dealer in Gastonia?
Yes. Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (85/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia compare to other Hyundai dealers?
You can compare Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia'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 Charlotte, Best Hyundai Dealerships in North Carolina 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 Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia in Gastonia, NC, that has meant 5 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 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.
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Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
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