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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Alm Mall of Georgia 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.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Buford, GA
Collected Dec 4, 2025 – Oct 3, 2026 · Updated Oct 7, 2026

Location

Buford, GA

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CarEdge Certified — Alm Mall Of Georgia, Grade A, score 92 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Alm Mall Of Georgia qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Alm Mall of Georgia earned this grade

Between December 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 13% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $125. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$995 is $195 above the GA average of $800. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

8 verified OTD quotes from Alm Mall of Georgia

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 — 8 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew2 quotes
$33,431
$995doc fee—Saved $4,375
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Toyota Tundra

LimitedUsed
$44,131
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Carnival

SX PrestigeUsed2 quotes
$47,341
$995doc fee—Saved $4,050
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Tesla Model 3

$38,740
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Tesla Model 3

$38,740
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6

SE
$26,365
$995doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
accessoriesavg $1,645
2 quotes
alm vip club certification (optional)avg $2,299
1 quote
clear shield (optional)avg $495
1 quote
paint protectionavg $1,790
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
paint protectionavg $999
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Alm Mall of Georgia

  • 1 of 8 quotes included $999 in add-ons (Paint Protection), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 fees does Alm Mall of Georgia charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Alm Mall of Georgia charges a $995 documentation fee and averages $125 in dealer add-ons when present. Alm Mall of Georgia earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is Alm Mall of Georgia's doc fee?

Alm Mall of Georgia charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The GA average is $800. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alm Mall of Georgia add mandatory add-ons?

Alm Mall of Georgia adds an average of $125 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 Alm Mall of Georgia a good dealer?

Alm Mall of Georgia has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Alm Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA, that has meant 8 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
93
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
GA avg$800
National avg$404

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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