A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Auto Park Kia 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Knightdale, NC
Collected Aug 1, 2025Jul 14, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026

Location

Knightdale, NC

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CarEdge Certified — Auto Park Kia, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Auto Park Kia qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Auto Park Kia earned this grade

Between August 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $698, their doc fee sits at or just under the NC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $795 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

12 verified OTD quotes from Auto Park Kia

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

7 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

SELUsed2 quotes
$28,150
doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage

LX HybridNew3 quotes
$30,555
$698doc feeNo add-onsSaved $995
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sorento

SNew
$35,830
$698doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid

SX Prestige (A6) Passenger VanNew
$60,787
$698doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Telluride

EX X-Line (A8) 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew3 quotes
$44,207
$698doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,175
View 3 Quotes →

2026 GMC Acadia

ElevationNew
$51,067
$698doc fee$995add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia K4

LXS (IVT) 4dr SedanNew
$24,276
$698doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $795
3 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($698) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Auto Park Kia

  • Doc fee ($698) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$199) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 Auto Park Kia charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Auto Park Kia charges a $698 documentation fee and averages $199 in dealer add-ons when present. Auto Park Kia earns Transparency Grade A (94.7/100).

What is Auto Park Kia's doc fee?

Auto Park Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $698. The NC average is $752. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Auto Park Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Auto Park Kia adds an average of $199 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 Auto Park Kia a good dealer?

Auto Park Kia has a transparency score of 94.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Auto Park Kia in Knightdale, NC, that has meant 12 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
92

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$698
NC avg$752
National avg$400

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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