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Hertrich Kia of Easton earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $859
- Total dealer fees
- 25%
- Quoted add-ons
$59 above MD median
On 1 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Jun 2026)Easton, MDUpdated How we score dealersPart of Hertrich Family of Auto Dealerships
The full story
Why Hertrich Kia of Easton earned this grade
In June 2026, Hertrich Kia Of Easton received a B based on four verified quotes reviewed by CarEdge. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees are laid out — All four quotes itemized dealer fees, making the charges clear on the written offers.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $929.75, and all four quotes exceeded Maryland’s Median state fee of $800, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask whether the dealer can reduce the fees or explain each charge. Taxes were unclear in two quotes, so request a written tax breakdown before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Hertrich Kia of Easton
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for Hertrich Kia of Easton
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jun 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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11
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Hertrich Kia of Easton charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Hertrich Kia of Easton charges $859 in dealer fees. Hertrich Kia of Easton earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).
Does Hertrich Kia of Easton add dealer add-ons?
Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Hertrich Kia of Easton a good dealership?
Hertrich Kia of Easton has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Hertrich Kia of Easton?
CarEdge reviews Hertrich Kia of Easton on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (87/100), with dealer fees of $859 versus an MD median of $800. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Hertrich Kia of Easton a transparent Kia dealer in Easton?
Yes. Hertrich Kia of Easton holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (87/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Hertrich Kia of Easton compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Hertrich Kia of Easton's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 Baltimore, Best Kia Dealerships in Maryland 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 Hertrich Kia of Easton in Easton, MD, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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