C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Genesis of Cumming earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Cumming, GA
Collected Dec 3, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 4, 2026

Location

Cumming, GA

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The full story

Why Genesis of Cumming earned this grade

Between December 2025 and March 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

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $98 above the GA average of $801. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

71% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,253. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

7 verified OTD quotes from Genesis of Cumming

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

5 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2023 Genesis GV80

4D WAGON 2.5T AWDUsed2 quotes
$45,800
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,107
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Lexus RX

RX 350 LuxuryUsed
$55,081
$0doc fee$398mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Genesis GV80

3.5T PrestigeNew
$85,337
$0doc fee$2,393mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SELNew
$33,432
$899doc fee$1,994mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

CalligraphyNew2 quotes
$64,018
$0doc fee$1,994mandatorySaved $2,991
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $1,994
4 quotes
theft protectionavg $398
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Genesis of Cumming

  • This dealer often adds $1,253 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% 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 Genesis of Cumming charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Genesis of Cumming charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $1,253 in dealer add-ons when present. Genesis of Cumming earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).

What is Genesis of Cumming's doc fee?

Genesis of Cumming charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $801. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Genesis of Cumming add mandatory add-ons?

Genesis of Cumming adds an average of $1,253 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 Genesis of Cumming a good dealer?

Genesis of Cumming has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Genesis of Cumming in Cumming, 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
47
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
43

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$801
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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