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C

Principle Hyundai Boerne earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$225
Doc fee

$1 below TX avg

71%
Dealer add-ons

On 10 of 14 recent quotes

14
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 4 cars

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Location

Boerne, TX

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The full story

Why Principle Hyundai Boerne earned this grade

Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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 in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,494 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

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

71% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,361. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,310 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

14 verified OTD quotes from Principle Hyundai Boerne

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

8 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

LimitedUsed3 quotes
$34,000
$225doc fee$1,995mandatorySaved $1,227
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Elantra

SENew3 quotes
$25,741
$225doc fee$1,995mandatorySaved $1,399
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Elantra

SENew
$27,737
$225doc fee$1,995mandatory
View Quote →

2020 Jaguar F-PACE

SVR P550Used
$44,087
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Palisade

CalligraphyUsed2 quotes
$48,812
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $531
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SEL
$27,713
$225doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Limited2 quotes
$46,000
$225doc fee—Saved $2,820
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

CalligraphyNew
$67,217
$225doc fee$2,298mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
principle protection package eliteavg $1,995
4 quotes
principle protection package preferredavg $1,995
3 quotes
protection planavg $1,496
3 quotes
ceramic tintavg $599
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average

Tips for Principle Hyundai Boerne

  • 10 of 14 quotes included $19,053 in add-ons (Principle Protection Package Elite, Principle Protection Package Preferred, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 Principle Hyundai Boerne charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Principle Hyundai Boerne charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $1,361 in dealer add-ons when present. Principle Hyundai Boerne earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).

What is the doc fee at Principle Hyundai Boerne?

Principle Hyundai Boerne charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $226. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Principle Hyundai Boerne add dealer add-ons?

Principle Hyundai Boerne adds an average of $1,361 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 14 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Principle Hyundai Boerne a good dealership?

Principle Hyundai Boerne has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Principle Hyundai Boerne?

CarEdge reviews Principle Hyundai Boerne on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (75/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $226. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 14 recent quotes.

Is Principle Hyundai Boerne a transparent Hyundai dealer in Boerne?

Principle Hyundai Boerne is about average. Principle Hyundai Boerne holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (75/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Hyundai dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Principle Hyundai Boerne compare to other Hyundai dealers?

You can compare Principle Hyundai Boerne's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Hyundai dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Hyundai dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Hyundai Dealerships in San Antonio, Best Hyundai Dealerships in Texas and Best Hyundai Dealerships in the US rank Hyundai 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 Principle Hyundai Boerne in Boerne, TX, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
47
Price Accuracy (30%)
70
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$226
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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