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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Chantilly, VA
Collected Sep 19, 2025May 21, 2026 · Updated May 25, 2026

Location

Chantilly, VA

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The full story

Why Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly earned this grade

Between September 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 6% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,210 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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

$998 is $118 above the VA average of $880. 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.

16 verified OTD quotes from Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly

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

13 vehicle transactions16 individual quotes

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

SEL (A1) All-Wheel DriveUsed
$29,650
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

CalligraphyNew
$47,500
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Limited (A1) All-Wheel DriveNew
$47,742
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

SEL (A1) All-Wheel DriveUsed
$29,421
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

New
$49,531
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Elantra HEV

SEL Sport (DCT)New2 quotes
$27,269
$998doc feeNo add-onsSaved $425
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Hyundai Elantra

SEL Sport (IVT) 4dr SedanNew
$24,417
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 GMC Acadia

Denali All-Wheel DriveUsed
$35,668
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Genesis GV80

3.5T (A8) 4dr All-Wheel DriveUsed
$54,056
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Audi Q7

Used3 quotes
$24,140
$998doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $500
1 quote
2
floor matsavg $240
1 quote
3
emergency kitavg $45
1 quote
4
cargo accessoriesavg $425
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly

  • Doc fee is $598 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$76) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 is Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly's doc fee?

Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly charges a typical documentation fee of $998. The VA average is $880. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly add mandatory add-ons?

Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly adds an average of $76 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 Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly a good dealer?

Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly has a transparency score of 95.3/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 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 Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly in Chantilly, VA, that has meant 16 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%)
88
Add-on Behavior (30%)
96
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$998
VA avg$880
National avg$400

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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