F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Hyundai of Meridian earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

Not all fees are itemized across our 3 verified quotes. Quoted prices match the stated totals, and 1 of 3 quotes included an add-on not marked optional.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Meridian, MS
Collected Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026 · Updated Oct 7, 2026

Location

Meridian, MS

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The full story

Why Hyundai of Meridian earned this grade

Between September 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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 closely matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

2 things

Not all fees are itemized

Across 3 verified quotes, we could not find every dealer fee listed as its own line with its own amount.

TipAsk for an out-the-door quote with every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go in. If they won't break it out, treat that as the answer.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $233. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

3 verified OTD quotes from Hyundai of Meridian

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

1 vehicle transaction — 3 individual quotes

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

SELNew3 quotes
$39,500
$0doc fee—Saved $1,317
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
ikon atravg $699
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Not all fees are itemized

Tips for Hyundai of Meridian

  • Not all fees are itemized on the quotes we have from this dealer. Ask for every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • 1 of 3 quotes included $699 in add-ons (IKON ATR), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hyundai of Meridian add mandatory add-ons?

Hyundai of Meridian adds an average of $233 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 Hyundai of Meridian a good dealer?

Hyundai of Meridian has a transparency score of 54/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 Hyundai of Meridian in Meridian, MS, that has meant 3 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
0
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
0

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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