B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Strong confidence — based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes and 5 tracked negotiations · Colorado Springs, CO
Collected Dec 27, 2025Apr 24, 2026 · Updated May 22, 2026

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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The full story

Why Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 20 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

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,627 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$699 is $8 above the CO average of $691. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

65% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,771. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

20 verified OTD quotes from Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City

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

9 vehicle transactions20 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

CalligraphyUsed
$59,135
$698doc fee$2,893add-ons
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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

$36,426
$699doc fee$2,893add-ons
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2026 Hyundai Palisade

2 quotes
$52,211
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,554
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2025 Kia EV6

Sport Utility
$53,484
doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

3 quotes
$51,361
$699doc fee$2,353add-onsSaved $2,906
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2000 BMW Z3

Used3 quotes
$9,689
$699doc fee$2,353add-onsSaved $929
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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

3 quotes
$44,674
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,056
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

Sport UtilityNew5 quotes
$72,572
$699doc fee$2,893add-onsSaved $3,689
View 5 Quotes →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

New
$39,845
$699doc fee$2,893add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $799
13 quotes
2
maintenance planavg $477
13 quotes
3
protection planavg $1,495
12 quotes
4
accessoriesavg $1,495
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,801

Tips for Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City

  • This dealer often adds $1,801 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 20 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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 is Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City's doc fee?

Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CO average is $691. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City add mandatory add-ons?

Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City adds an average of $1,801 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 Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City a good dealer?

Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City has a transparency score of 81.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 20 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Phil Long Hyundai Of Motor City in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 20 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
41
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
95

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
CO avg$691
National avg$400

Pulled 20 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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