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Executive Kia earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$699
Doc fee

$60 below CT avg

48%
Dealer add-ons

On 14 of 29 recent quotes

29
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Price negotiated down on 9 cars

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Location

Wallingford, CT

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The full story

Why Executive Kia earned this grade

Between November 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 29 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

4 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $699, their doc fee sits at or just under the CT average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 24% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $89. Most shoppers here never see one.

The 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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 9 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,130 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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

29 verified OTD quotes from Executive 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

14 vehicle transactions — 29 individual quotes

2026 Kia Niro

WindNew2 quotes
$35,106
$699doc fee—Saved $424
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia EV9

GT-LineNew2 quotes
$70,870
$699doc fee—Saved $434
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Niro

WindNew2 quotes
$35,260
$699doc fee—Saved $424
View 2 Quotes →

2027 Kia Telluride

SX-PrestigeNew3 quotes
$62,639
$699doc fee—Saved $745
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hyb

X-Line PrestigeNew2 quotes
$45,419
$699doc fee—Saved $425
View 2 Quotes →

2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid

X-LineNew3 quotes
$41,089
$699doc fee—
View 3 Quotes →

2027 Kia Sportage

X-LineNew2 quotes
$40,544
$699doc fee—Saved $433
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Kia Sorento

$32,176
$699doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage X-Line

X-LineNew4 quotes
$31,952
$699doc fee—Saved $6,727
View 4 Quotes →

2025 Kia Telluride

New3 quotes
$56,389
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $125
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
vin etchavg $399
9 quotes
Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $359
5 quotes
vin etchavg $399
1 quote
accessoriesavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($699) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Executive Kia

  • 7 of 29 quotes included $2,593 in add-ons (Protection Plan, VIN Etch, Accessories), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($699) is at or below CT average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Executive Kia charge?

Based on 29 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Executive Kia charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $89 in dealer add-ons when present. Executive Kia earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is the doc fee at Executive Kia?

Executive Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CT average is $759. This is based on 29 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Executive Kia add dealer add-ons?

Executive Kia adds an average of $89 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 14 of 29 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 Executive Kia a good dealership?

Executive Kia has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 29 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Executive Kia?

CarEdge reviews Executive Kia on 29 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus a CT average of $759. Dealer add-ons appeared on 14 of 29 recent quotes.

Is Executive Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Wallingford?

Yes. Executive Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 29 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Executive Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Executive 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 Hartford, Best Kia Dealerships in Connecticut 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 Executive Kia in Wallingford, CT, that has meant 29 verified OTD quotes across 9 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
86
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
CT avg$759
National avg$404

Pulled 29 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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