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Capitol Kia

San Jose, CA·5 verified quotes*

Jan 18, 2026Jan 30, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

F
57.9/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
80%of quotes

Avg $3,572 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

5 negotiable
0d101d201d302d402d$6k$23k$41k$58k$75kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
32
Price Accuracy (30%)
41
Data Quality (10%)
60
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $3,572 when present
  • Fees average 10.1% above listing (~$3,535 on a $35k vehicle) — high

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $595
2 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $595
2 quotes
3
service contractavg $5,454
1 quote
4
maintenance planavg $5,460
1 quote
5
gap insuranceavg $995
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capitol Kia's doc fee?

Capitol Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Capitol Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Capitol Kia adds an average of $2,858 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 Capitol Kia a good dealer?

Capitol Kia has a transparency score of 57.9/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $2,858
High dealer markup (+10.1% above listing)
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Tips for Capitol Kia

  • This dealer often adds $2,858 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
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