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Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$845
Doc fee

$96 above NC avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 9 recent quotes

9
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

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The full story

Why Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh earned this grade

Between December 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 9 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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

$845 is $96 above the NC average of $749. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

9 verified OTD quotes from Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh

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

7 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Palisade

SEL PremiumNew
$47,195
$845doc feeNo add-ons
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2027 Hyundai Palisade

SELNew
$46,321
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Hyundai Palisade HEV

SELNew
$49,849
$845doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

SENew
$35,961
$845doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

LimitedNew
$39,429
$845doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

SELNew3 quotes
$40,266
$745doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,929
View 3 Quotes →

2020 Mazda CX-5

Grand TouringUsed
$20,111
$745doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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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 fees does Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh charges a $845 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is the doc fee at Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh?

Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh charges a typical documentation fee of $845. The NC average is $749. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 9 recent verified quotes.

Is Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh a good dealership?

Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh?

CarEdge reviews Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh on 9 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with a typical doc fee of $845 versus an NC average of $749. None of its 9 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh a transparent Hyundai dealer in Raleigh?

Yes. Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh compare to other Hyundai dealers?

You can compare Southern States Hyundai of Raleigh's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Hyundai dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Hyundai dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Hyundai Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham, Best Hyundai Dealerships in North Carolina and Best Hyundai Dealerships in the US rank Hyundai 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 States Hyundai of Raleigh in Raleigh, NC, that has meant 9 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
89

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$845
NC avg$749
National avg$404

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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