B

Century Kia earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$999
Doc fee

$28 above FL avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 7 of 14 recent quotes

14
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 5 cars

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Location

Tampa, FL

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The full story

Why Century Kia earned this grade

Between August 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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 $999, their doc fee is within $28 of the FL average of $971. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $979 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

50% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $924. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

14 verified OTD quotes from Century 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 transactions — 14 individual quotes

2027 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige HybridNew
$49,346
$999doc fee$1,895mandatory
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

SX-PrestigeNew
$61,365
$999doc fee$1,895mandatory
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

SXNew3 quotes
$51,986
$999doc fee—Saved $1,145
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia EV6

Light Long Range 4dr 4x2New2 quotes
$43,155
$999doc fee—Saved $499
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage

X-Line HybridNew3 quotes
$37,317
$999doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

SX (A6) Passenger VanNew2 quotes
$51,270
$999doc fee—Saved $2,749
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia Telluride

LX (A8) 4dr FroNew2 quotes
$41,009
$999doc fee$1,895mandatorySaved $500
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection packageavg $1,895
6 quotes
century advantage package costavg $499
1 quote
accessoriesavg $1,065
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Century Kia

  • 7 of 14 quotes included $12,934 in add-ons (Protection Package, Century Advantage Package Cost, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Century Kia charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Century Kia charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $924 in dealer add-ons when present. Century Kia earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is the doc fee at Century Kia?

Century Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $971. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Century Kia add dealer add-ons?

Century Kia adds an average of $924 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 14 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Century Kia a good dealership?

Century Kia has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Century Kia?

CarEdge reviews Century Kia on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (87/100), with a typical doc fee of $999 versus an FL average of $971. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 14 recent quotes.

Is Century Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Tampa?

Yes. Century Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (87/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Century Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Century Kia's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Kia dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Kia dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Kia Dealerships in Tampa, Best Kia Dealerships in Sarasota, Best Kia Dealerships in Florida and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia dealers on the same data.

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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 Century Kia in Tampa, FL, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 5 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%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$971
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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