A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Reliable Hyundai earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Springfield, MO
Collected Aug 28, 2026Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

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

Location

Springfield, MO

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CarEdge Certified — Reliable Hyundai, Grade A, score 97 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Reliable Hyundai qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 97/100 from 2 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Reliable Hyundai earned this grade

Between August 2026 and August 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

1 thing

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

$570 is $86 above the MO average of $484. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

2 verified OTD quotes from Reliable 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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew2 quotes
$37,620
doc fee
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
advantage bundle - xpel ceramic window tintavg $669
1 quote
advantage bundle - xpel door cups edge protectionavg $252
1 quote
xpel ceramic window tint (advantage bundle)avg $469
1 quote
xpel door cups edge protection (advantage bundle)avg $232
1 quote

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Reliable Hyundai

  • Doc fee ($570) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Reliable Hyundai charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Reliable Hyundai charges a $570 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Reliable Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).

What is Reliable Hyundai's doc fee?

Reliable Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $570. The MO average is $484. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Reliable Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Reliable Hyundai does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Reliable Hyundai a good dealer?

Reliable Hyundai has a transparency score of 97/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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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 Reliable Hyundai in Springfield, MO, 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 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%)
91
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$570
MO avg$484
National avg$404

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

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