B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Sansone 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.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Woodbridge Township, NJ
Collected Oct 23, 2025Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Woodbridge Township, NJ

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The full story

Why Sansone Hyundai earned this grade

Between October 2025 and July 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

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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $187 above the NJ average of $712. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

50% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $682. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

4 verified OTD quotes from Sansone 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

2026 Hyundai Kona

SENew2 quotes
$29,416
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

CalligraphyNew
$65,043
$899doc fee$1,064mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Calligraphy
$53,722
$899doc fee$299mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
floor matsavg $245
1 quote
cargo accessoriesavg $425
1 quote
accessoriesavg $349
1 quote
emergency kitavg $45
1 quote
vin etchavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Sansone Hyundai

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$341) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

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Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Sansone Hyundai charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Sansone Hyundai charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $341 in dealer add-ons when present. Sansone Hyundai earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).

What is Sansone Hyundai's doc fee?

Sansone Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NJ average is $712. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sansone Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Sansone Hyundai adds an average of $341 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 Sansone Hyundai a good dealer?

Sansone Hyundai has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. 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.

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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 Sansone Hyundai in Woodbridge Township, NJ, 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
NJ avg$712
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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