Transparency Verdict
Car Town Kia earns a B.
Early read: mostly fair.
Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Florence, SC
Collected Jan 15, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Car Town Kia earned this grade
Between January 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thingThe 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
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$599 is $83 above the SC average of $516. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
2 verified OTD quotes from Car Town Kia
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At a Glance
Tips for Car Town Kia
- This dealer often adds $1,500 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Car Town Kia charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Car Town Kia charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $1,500 in dealer add-ons when present. Car Town Kia earns Transparency Grade B (85.5/100).
What is Car Town Kia's doc fee?
Car Town Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The SC average is $516. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Car Town Kia add mandatory add-ons?
Car Town Kia adds an average of $1,500 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 Car Town Kia a good dealer?
Car Town Kia has a transparency score of 85.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Car Town Kia in Florence, SC, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
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