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Gerald Kia of Matteson earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $412
- Doc fee
- 41%
- Dealer add-ons
$43 above IL avg
On 7 of 17 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceMatteson, ILUpdated How we score dealersPart of The Gerald Auto Group
The full story
Why Gerald Kia of Matteson earned this grade
Between August 2025 and August 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 thingsQuoted add-ons are the exception
Only 6% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $59. 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 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,143 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 thingDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $412.32 is above IL's legal cap of $377.63. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $377.63 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
17 verified OTD quotes from Gerald Kia of Matteson
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
8 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Gerald Kia of Matteson
- 1 of 17 quotes included $999 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Gerald Kia of Matteson charge?
Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gerald Kia of Matteson charges a $412 documentation fee and averages $59 in dealer add-ons when present. Gerald Kia of Matteson earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
What is the doc fee at Gerald Kia of Matteson?
Gerald Kia of Matteson charges a typical documentation fee of $412. The IL average is $370. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Gerald Kia of Matteson add dealer add-ons?
Gerald Kia of Matteson adds an average of $59 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 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 Gerald Kia of Matteson a good dealership?
Gerald Kia of Matteson has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. 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 Gerald Kia of Matteson?
CarEdge reviews Gerald Kia of Matteson on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with a typical doc fee of $412 versus an IL average of $369. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 17 recent quotes.
Is Gerald Kia of Matteson a transparent Kia dealer in Matteson?
Yes. Gerald Kia of Matteson holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Gerald Kia of Matteson compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Gerald Kia of Matteson'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 Chicago, Best Kia Dealerships in Illinois 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 Gerald Kia of Matteson in Matteson, IL, that has meant 17 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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