B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit 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 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Lee's Summit, MO
Collected Jun 4, 2026Aug 14, 2026 · Updated Aug 24, 2026

Location

Lee's Summit, MO

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The full story

Why Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit earned this grade

Between June 2026 and August 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 17% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $2,915 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$620 is $140 above the MO average of $480. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 7.0% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,450 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.

6 verified OTD quotes from Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $2,915
1 quote

Tips for Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit

  • Doc fee ($620) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$486) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit charges a $620 documentation fee and averages $486 in dealer add-ons when present. Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).

What is Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit's doc fee?

Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit charges a typical documentation fee of $620. The MO average is $480. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit add mandatory add-ons?

Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit adds an average of $486 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 Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit a good dealer?

Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Cable Dahmer Kia Of Lees Summit in Lee's Summit, MO, that has meant 6 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 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%)
86
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
66
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$620
MO avg$480
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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