B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Pohanka Hyundai earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Capitol Heights, MD
Collected Sep 26, 2025Jan 5, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

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

Location

Capitol Heights, MD

The full story

Why Pohanka Hyundai earned this grade

Between September 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

$400 is $375 below the MD average of $775. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.2% 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.

2 verified OTD quotes from Pohanka 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

2 verified quotes

2025 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID

CALLIGRAPHYNew
$50,064
doc fee$624add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai PALI

New
$60,205
$800doc feeNo add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
emergency kitavg $47
2 quotes
2
floor matsavg $200
1 quote
3
cargo accessoriesavg $46
1 quote
4
cross rails (dealer install)avg $285
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($400) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Pohanka Hyundai

  • Minor add-ons (~$312) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($400) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pohanka Hyundai's doc fee?

Pohanka Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $400. The MD average is $775. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Pohanka Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Pohanka Hyundai adds an average of $312 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 Pohanka Hyundai a good dealer?

Pohanka Hyundai has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Pohanka Hyundai in Capitol Heights, MD, that has meant 2 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 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$400
MD avg$775
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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