B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Beck & Masten Kia 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.

Strong confidence — based on 29 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Tomball, TX
Collected Sep 19, 2025Mar 17, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026

Location

Tomball, TX

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The full story

Why Beck & Masten Kia earned this grade

Between September 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 29 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

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

31% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $4,285. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

29 verified OTD quotes from Beck & Masten 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

21 vehicle transactions29 individual quotes

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-Prestige
$40,350
doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-Prestige
$40,350
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid

EXNew
$39,457
doc feeNo add-ons

2026 Kia Carnival

LX Seat PackageNew
$41,362
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Telluride

SX Prestige X-ProNew
$53,127
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Telluride

SX Prestige X-ProNew
$52,062
$225doc feeNo add-ons

2025 Kia Telluride

SX Prestige X-ProNew
$52,580
$225doc fee$750add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

SX Prestige
$52,062
$225doc fee$810add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

SX PrestigeNew
$52,062
$225doc fee$810add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Seltos

LXNew
$24,594
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $4,103
7 quotes
2
floor matsavg $243
6 quotes
3
snow white pearlavg $345
3 quotes
4
accessoriesavg $1,200
3 quotes
5
ebony blackavg $495
1 quote
6
ivory silver (paint/option)avg $495
1 quote
7
ivory silver (paint)avg $495
1 quote
8
calitex interior & exterioravg $1,134
1 quote
9
caltex interior & exterioravg $1,134
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Beck & Masten Kia

  • This dealer often adds $1,330 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 29 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beck & Masten Kia's doc fee?

Beck & Masten Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $174. This is based on 29 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Beck & Masten Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Beck & Masten Kia adds an average of $1,330 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 Beck & Masten Kia a good dealer?

Beck & Masten Kia has a transparency score of 86.1/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 29 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Beck & Masten Kia in Tomball, TX, that has meant 29 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
71
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
62

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$233
National avg$400

Pulled 29 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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