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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Mcdonough Hyundai earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · McDonough, GA
Collected Dec 28, 2025Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Location

McDonough, GA

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CarEdge Certified — Mcdonough Hyundai, Grade A, score 93 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Mcdonough Hyundai qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 93/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Mcdonough Hyundai earned this grade

Between December 2025 and August 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 18% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $995 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

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 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $131 above the GA average of $768. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

11 verified OTD quotes from Mcdonough 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

6 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Venue

SELNew
$24,085
$949doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

SENew4 quotes
$47,039
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $11,943
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

SELNew
$64,022
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

XRTNew
$44,192
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SEL (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed
$26,966
$899doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Hyundai Tucson

Limited (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed3 quotes
$25,734
$899doc feeSaved $3,148
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
nitrogenavg $995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Mcdonough Hyundai

  • Doc fee ($899) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$181) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 10% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mcdonough Hyundai charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mcdonough Hyundai charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $181 in dealer add-ons when present. Mcdonough Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).

What is Mcdonough Hyundai's doc fee?

Mcdonough Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $768. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mcdonough Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Mcdonough Hyundai adds an average of $181 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 Mcdonough Hyundai a good dealer?

Mcdonough Hyundai has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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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 Mcdonough Hyundai in McDonough, GA, that has meant 11 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
87
Add-on Behavior (30%)
89
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$768
National avg$404

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

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