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Southern Motors Acura earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$895
Doc fee

$99 above GA avg

43%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 7 recent quotes

7
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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The full story

Why Southern Motors Acura earned this grade

Between July 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

$895 is $99 above the GA average of $796. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

43% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $354. 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.

7 verified OTD quotes from Southern Motors Acura

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

2 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2026 Acura Integra

A-Spec w/Technology PackageNew4 quotes
$40,269
$895doc fee—Saved $4,111
View 4 Quotes →

2017 Lexus GX

GX 460Used3 quotes
$28,000
$895doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,280
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
all weathers matsavg $120
2 quotes
cargo accessoriesavg $101
2 quotes
nitrogenavg $46
2 quotes
sm advantage packageavg $600
2 quotes
window tintavg $148
2 quotes
wheel locksavg $100
2 quotes
other accessories (described by dealer as transportation fee)avg $250
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Southern Motors Acura

  • 3 of 7 quotes included $2,478 in add-ons (ALL WEATHERS MATS, Cargo Accessories, Nitrogen), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Southern Motors Acura charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Southern Motors Acura charges a $895 documentation fee and averages $354 in dealer add-ons when present. Southern Motors Acura earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).

What is the doc fee at Southern Motors Acura?

Southern Motors Acura charges a typical documentation fee of $895. The GA average is $796. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Southern Motors Acura add dealer add-ons?

Southern Motors Acura adds an average of $354 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 7 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 Southern Motors Acura a good dealership?

Southern Motors Acura has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Southern Motors Acura?

CarEdge reviews Southern Motors Acura on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (89/100), with a typical doc fee of $895 versus a GA average of $796. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Southern Motors Acura a transparent Acura dealer in Savannah?

Yes. Southern Motors Acura holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (89/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Southern Motors Acura compare to other Acura dealers?

You can compare Southern Motors Acura's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in Georgia and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura 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 Southern Motors Acura in Savannah, GA, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 2 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%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
74
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$895
GA avg$796
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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