B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Southeastern Automotive Group 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.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Folkston, GA
Collected Aug 17, 2026Aug 17, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

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

Location

Folkston, GA

2 rated dealers within 30 miles · Open full map →

The full story

Why Southeastern Automotive Group earned this grade

Between August 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$499 is $266 below the GA average of $765. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

1 verified OTD quote from Southeastern Automotive Group

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 verified quote

2018 Ford Explorer

SportUsed
$16,902
$499doc fee$399mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
service contractavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($499) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Southeastern Automotive Group

  • Minor add-ons (~$399) 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 (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Southeastern Automotive Group charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Southeastern Automotive Group charges a $499 documentation fee and averages $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Southeastern Automotive Group earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).

What is Southeastern Automotive Group's doc fee?

Southeastern Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The GA average is $765. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Southeastern Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?

Southeastern Automotive Group adds an average of $399 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 Southeastern Automotive Group a good dealer?

Southeastern Automotive Group has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 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 Southeastern Automotive Group in Folkston, GA, that has meant 1 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$499
GA avg$765
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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