A

Nucar earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$699
Total dealer fees

$100 below DE median

None
Quoted add-ons

In 3 quotes, past year

3
Quotes, past year →

3 verified quotes since 2026

Developing confidence (latest quote Feb 2026)New Castle, DEUpdated How we score dealersPart of Nucar Automotive Group

Location

New Castle, DE

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The full story

Why Nucar earned this grade

Nucar has an A grade based on 3 verified quotes from January–February 2026, a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

No specific positive pricing or fee-transparency point is supported by these quotes.

Where to push back

Average confirmed dealer fees were $655, below the Median state fee in DE of $799—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Still, one quote used a single unclear combined-fees amount, one did not fully itemize dealer fees, and one did not show government charges separately. Before agreeing, ask for an itemized written offer that separates the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price.

3 verified OTD quotes from Nucar

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

All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

4D WAGON SE R-LINE BLACK AWD
$35,455
$529dealer feesNo add-ons
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2023 Toyota Sienna

Platinum
$49,000
$699dealer feesNo add-ons
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Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade

2023 Toyota Sienna

Platinum
$49,000
$699dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai SANTA FE

HYBRIDNew
$52,206
$400dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($699) at or below the DE median
No quoted add-ons detected
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Nucar

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Nucar charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Nucar charges $699 in dealer fees. Nucar earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).

Does Nucar add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Nucar typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Nucar a good dealership?

Nucar has a transparency score of 97/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Nucar?

CarEdge reviews Nucar on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (97/100), with dealer fees of $699 versus a DE median of $799. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Nucar a transparent Kia dealer in New Castle?

Yes. Nucar holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (97/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Nucar compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Nucar's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Kia dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Kia dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Kia Dealerships in Philadelphia and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia 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 Nucar in New Castle, DE, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

Fee Transparency

30%

Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.

Data Quality

10%

Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
70

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$699
DE median$799

Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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