C

King Acura earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$599
Doc fee

$119 below AL avg

100%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 1 recent quotes

1
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Limited confidenceHoover, ALUpdated How we score dealers

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Hoover, AL

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The full story

Why King Acura earned this grade

Between August 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$599 is $119 below the AL average of $718. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

1 verified OTD quote from King Acura

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Recent Quotes

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1 verified quote

2026 Acura MDX

Technology PackageNew
$60,526
$599doc fee$948mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection packageavg $948
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($599) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for King Acura

  • Their only quote included $948 in add-ons (Protection Package), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($599) is at or below AL average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does King Acura charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, King Acura charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $948 in dealer add-ons when present. King Acura earns Transparency Grade C, based on limited data (1 verified quote).

What is the doc fee at King Acura?

King Acura charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The AL average is $718. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does King Acura add dealer add-ons?

King Acura adds an average of $948 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 recent verified quote. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is King Acura a good dealership?

King Acura earns a Grade C, based on limited data (1 verified quote). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once King Acura has 3 verified quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about King Acura?

CarEdge reviews King Acura on 1 verified out-the-door quote, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $599 versus an AL average of $718. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 recent quote.

Is King Acura a transparent Acura dealer in Hoover?

CarEdge has limited data on King Acura so far. King Acura holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does King Acura compare to other Acura dealers?

You can compare King Acura's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Acura Dealerships in the US ranks Acura 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 King Acura in Hoover, AL, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
AL avg$718
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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