C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Temecula Hyundai 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 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Temecula, CA
Collected Apr 5, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 · Updated Oct 5, 2026

Location

Temecula, CA

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The full story

Why Temecula Hyundai earned this grade

Between April 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

50% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,902. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 7.6% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,660 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

6 verified OTD quotes from Temecula 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

5 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes

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$28,747
$85doc fee—Saved $9,700
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2026 Hyundai Tucson

SEL PlusNew
$35,303
$85doc fee$1,535mandatory
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2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

LimitedNew
$48,629
$85doc fee$4,391mandatory
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2026 Hyundai Palisade

CalligraphyNew
$65,084
—doc fee$5,486mandatory
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Used
$42,317
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
paint protectionavg $1,398
1 quote
theft protectionavg $999
1 quote
protection planavg $399
1 quote
service contractavg $4,899
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
xzilon paint protection package, clear shield pkg, forever start plus, karr fusion security system 5 year coverage, courtesy guardavg $4,391
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $500
1 quote
trailer hitchavg $480
1 quote
floor matsavg $240
1 quote
guardavg $140
1 quote
cargo accessoriesavg $130
1 quote
emergency kitavg $45
1 quote
service and protection planavg $1,095
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $1,902

Tips for Temecula Hyundai

  • This dealer often adds $1,902 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +8% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Temecula Hyundai charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Temecula Hyundai charges a $85 documentation fee and averages $1,902 in dealer add-ons when present. Temecula Hyundai earns Transparency Grade C (72/100).

What is Temecula Hyundai's doc fee?

Temecula Hyundai charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $109. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Temecula Hyundai add mandatory add-ons?

Temecula Hyundai adds an average of $1,902 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 Temecula Hyundai a good dealer?

Temecula Hyundai has a transparency score of 72/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Temecula Hyundai in Temecula, CA, that has meant 6 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
62
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$109
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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