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B

Dennis Eakin Kia earns a B.

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

$225
Doc fee

$1 below TX avg

47%
Dealer add-ons

On 8 of 17 recent quotes

17
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 4 cars

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Location

Killeen, TX

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The full story

Why Dennis Eakin Kia earned this grade

Between November 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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 $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,064 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

47% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,191. 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.

17 verified OTD quotes from Dennis Eakin 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

11 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew
$63,468
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

SX-PrestigeNew
$64,111
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

SX-PrestigeNew2 quotes
$63,447
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $532
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Kia Forte

LXSUsed
$21,608
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia EV9

WindNew
$54,197
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia SPORTAGE

XLNew3 quotes
$34,803
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,858
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia CARNIVAL

EXNew3 quotes
$45,214
$225doc fee—Saved $2,821
View 3 Quotes →

2023 Chevrolet TAHOE

LTZ PREMIER 4WD (1LZ)Used
$52,808
$225doc fee$4,384mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Kia K4 GT LINE

GT-Line FWDNew2 quotes
$28,709
$225doc fee—Saved $3,045
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia TELLURIDE EX

EXNew
$44,250
$225doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $300
6 quotes
guardavg $300
6 quotes
theft protectionavg $995
6 quotes
window tintavg $449
4 quotes
paint protectionavg $60
4 quotes
protection planavg $2,880
3 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Dennis Eakin Kia

  • 8 of 17 quotes included $20,246 in add-ons (Accessories, Guard, Theft Protection), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Dennis Eakin Kia charge?

Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Dennis Eakin Kia charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $1,191 in dealer add-ons when present. Dennis Eakin Kia earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).

What is the doc fee at Dennis Eakin Kia?

Dennis Eakin Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $226. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Dennis Eakin Kia add dealer add-ons?

Dennis Eakin Kia adds an average of $1,191 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 8 of 17 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 Dennis Eakin Kia a good dealership?

Dennis Eakin Kia has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Dennis Eakin Kia?

CarEdge reviews Dennis Eakin Kia on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $226. Dealer add-ons appeared on 8 of 17 recent quotes.

Is Dennis Eakin Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Killeen?

Yes. Dennis Eakin Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Dennis Eakin Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Dennis Eakin 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 Killeen, 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 Dennis Eakin Kia in Killeen, TX, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 4 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%)
62
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
94

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$226
National avg$404

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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