B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Alm Kia Of Perry earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Perry, GA
Collected Mar 23, 2026Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Location

Perry, GA

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The full story

Why Alm Kia Of Perry earned this grade

Between March 2026 and August 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 14% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,295 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$995 is $228 above the GA average of $767. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,505 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

7 verified OTD quotes from Alm Kia Of Perry

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

3 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2025 Kia Carnival

SX PrestigeUsed5 quotes
$46,249
$995doc feeSaved $1,555
View 5 Quotes →

2027 Kia Seltos

SNew
$32,011
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid

SX
$60,598
$595doc fee$1,295mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
paint protectionavg $1,229
1 quote
Mandatory
accessoriesavg $1,295
1 quote

Tips for Alm Kia Of Perry

  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$185) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Alm Kia Of Perry charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Alm Kia Of Perry charges a $995 documentation fee and averages $185 in dealer add-ons when present. Alm Kia Of Perry earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is Alm Kia Of Perry's doc fee?

Alm Kia Of Perry charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The GA average is $767. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alm Kia Of Perry add mandatory add-ons?

Alm Kia Of Perry adds an average of $185 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 Kia Of Perry a good dealer?

Alm Kia Of Perry has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 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 Kia Of Perry in Perry, GA, that has meant 7 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
77
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
90
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
GA avg$767
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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