C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Key Hyundai earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Jun 5, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 25, 2026

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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The full story

Why Key Hyundai earned this grade

Between June 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 6 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,696 is $727 above the FL average of $969. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

6 verified OTD quotes from Key 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

3 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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$36,000
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$39,357
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($1,696) is well above average ($969)

Tips for Key Hyundai

  • Doc fee is $727 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Key Hyundai charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Key Hyundai charges a $1,696 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Key Hyundai earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).

What is Key Hyundai's doc fee?

Key Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $1,696. The FL average is $969. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Key Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Key Hyundai does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Key Hyundai a good dealer?

Key Hyundai has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Key Hyundai in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
27
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,696
FL avg$969
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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