B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Destination Kia Of Utica 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 1 verified out-the-door quote · Yorkville, NY
Collected May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 · Updated Jul 15, 2026

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

Location

Yorkville, NY

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The full story

Why Destination Kia Of Utica earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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 $175, their doc fee sits at or just under the NY average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

1 verified OTD quote from Destination Kia Of Utica

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 verified quote

2027 Kia Telluride

SXNew
$55,750
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Destination Kia Of Utica

  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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 Destination Kia Of Utica charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Destination Kia Of Utica charges a $175 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Destination Kia Of Utica earns Transparency Grade B (87.5/100).

What is Destination Kia Of Utica's doc fee?

Destination Kia Of Utica charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $229. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Destination Kia Of Utica add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Destination Kia Of Utica does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Destination Kia Of Utica a good dealer?

Destination Kia Of Utica has a transparency score of 87.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 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 Destination Kia Of Utica in Yorkville, NY, that has meant 1 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
58
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
NY avg$229
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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