A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Saint Cloud 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.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Waite Park, MN
Collected Apr 3, 2026Apr 18, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Location

Waite Park, MN

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The full story

Why Saint Cloud Hyundai earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $995 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $371 is above MN's legal cap of $125. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $125 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

4 verified OTD quotes from Saint Cloud 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

3 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2025 Kia K4

$22,206
$371doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Hyundai Elantra

2 quotes
$22,814
$371doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,064
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2022 Hyundai Palisade

$52,172
$371doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Saint Cloud Hyundai

  • Minor add-ons (~$249) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($371) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Cloud Hyundai's doc fee?

Saint Cloud Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $371. The MN average is $346. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Saint Cloud Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Saint Cloud Hyundai adds an average of $249 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 Saint Cloud Hyundai a good dealer?

Saint Cloud Hyundai has a transparency score of 94.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 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 Saint Cloud Hyundai in Waite Park, MN, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$371
MN avg$346
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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