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Rusty Wallace Hyundai earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $975
- Doc fee
- 38%
- Dealer add-ons
$288 above TN avg
On 5 of 13 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceKnoxville, TNUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Rusty Wallace Hyundai earned this grade
Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 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 thingsAdvertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 2.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,471 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 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$975 is $288 above the TN average of $687. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
Quoted add-ons show up on many deals
38% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $575. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
13 verified OTD quotes from Rusty Wallace 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
7 vehicle transactions — 13 individual quotes
2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Rusty Wallace Hyundai
- 5 of 13 quotes included $7,475 in add-ons (Paint Protection, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($975) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Rusty Wallace Hyundai charge?
Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Rusty Wallace Hyundai charges a $975 documentation fee and averages $575 in dealer add-ons when present. Rusty Wallace Hyundai earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).
What is the doc fee at Rusty Wallace Hyundai?
Rusty Wallace Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $975. The TN average is $687. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Rusty Wallace Hyundai add dealer add-ons?
Rusty Wallace Hyundai adds an average of $575 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 13 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 Rusty Wallace Hyundai a good dealership?
Rusty Wallace Hyundai has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Rusty Wallace Hyundai?
CarEdge reviews Rusty Wallace Hyundai on 13 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (81/100), with a typical doc fee of $975 versus a TN average of $687. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 13 recent quotes.
Is Rusty Wallace Hyundai a transparent Hyundai dealer in Knoxville?
Yes. Rusty Wallace Hyundai holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (81/100), based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Rusty Wallace Hyundai compare to other Hyundai dealers?
You can compare Rusty Wallace Hyundai'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 Tennessee 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 Rusty Wallace Hyundai in Knoxville, TN, that has meant 13 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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