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B

Demontrond Kia earns a B.

Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

$225
Doc fee

$2 below TX avg

100%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 2 recent quotes

2
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Houston, TX

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The full story

Why Demontrond Kia earned this grade

Between October 2026 and October 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 thing

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.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.4% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,190 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.

2 verified OTD quotes from Demontrond 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

1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes

2027 Kia Telluride

SX-PrestigeNew2 quotes
$60,787
$225doc fee—Saved $2,052
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $399
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average

Tips for Demontrond Kia

  • 2 of 2 quotes included $798 in add-ons (Window Tint), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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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 Demontrond Kia charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Demontrond Kia charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Demontrond Kia earns Transparency Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Demontrond Kia?

Demontrond Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Demontrond Kia add dealer add-ons?

Demontrond Kia adds an average of $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 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 Demontrond Kia a good dealership?

Demontrond Kia earns a Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Demontrond Kia has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Demontrond Kia?

CarEdge reviews Demontrond Kia on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $227. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent quotes.

Is Demontrond Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Houston?

CarEdge has limited data on Demontrond Kia so far. Demontrond Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Demontrond Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Demontrond 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 Houston, Best Kia Dealerships in Texas 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 Demontrond Kia in Houston, TX, that has meant 2 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 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
97
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$227
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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