Transparency Verdict
Stivers Hyundai 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 15 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Columbia, SC
Collected Nov 26, 2025 – Sep 4, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Stivers Hyundai qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 15 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Stivers Hyundai earned this grade
Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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
3 thingsMandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 7% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,499 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.
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."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,881 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.
TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $601 is above SC's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
15 verified OTD quotes from Stivers 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
6 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Stivers Hyundai
- Doc fee ($601) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Minor add-ons (~$100) 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 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Stivers Hyundai charge?
Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Stivers Hyundai charges a $601 documentation fee and averages $100 in dealer add-ons when present. Stivers Hyundai earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
What is Stivers Hyundai's doc fee?
Stivers Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $601. The SC average is $511. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Stivers Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?
Stivers Hyundai adds an average of $100 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 Stivers Hyundai a good dealer?
Stivers Hyundai has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 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 Stivers Hyundai in Columbia, SC, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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