Compare nearby: Best Kia Dealerships in Baltimore →
J.B.A. Automotive earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $800
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
At the MD median
In 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Glen Burnie, MDUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why J.B.A. Automotive earned this grade
J.B.A. Automotive has an A grade; CarEdge reviewed 5 quotes from July through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Fees in line with the reference: Confirmed dealer fees averaged $800 across the quotes, matching the $800 Median state fee in Maryland.
Where to push back
Three of the five quotes did not fully itemize dealer fees. Ask for a written quote that lists each dealer fee separately, along with the vehicle selling price, required extras, taxes and government charges, before agreeing.
5 verified OTD quotes from J.B.A. Automotive
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
All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
At a Glance
Tips for J.B.A. Automotive
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
Keep researching
Look up another dealer by name, brand, city, or zip.
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.
Current Inventory
View all 354 vehicles →$47,595
Median Price
39
Median Days Listed
21
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Nearby Rated Dealers
These dealers near Glen Burnie have transparency scores based on verified pricing data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does J.B.A. Automotive charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, J.B.A. Automotive charges $800 in dealer fees. J.B.A. Automotive earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).
Does J.B.A. Automotive add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from J.B.A. Automotive typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 5 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is J.B.A. Automotive a good dealership?
J.B.A. Automotive has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about J.B.A. Automotive?
CarEdge reviews J.B.A. Automotive on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $800 versus an MD median of $800. None of its 5 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is J.B.A. Automotive a transparent Kia dealer in Glen Burnie?
Yes. J.B.A. Automotive holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does J.B.A. Automotive compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare J.B.A. Automotive'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 Washington DC, Best Kia Dealerships in Maryland and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia dealers on the same data.
Explore Kia and Maryland dealer data
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 J.B.A. Automotive in Glen Burnie, MD, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
Let CarEdge handle this dealer
Our AI Buying Agent contacts the dealer for you, pushes for a real out-the-door price, and brings offers back for you to approve. Prefer a person? A Concierge runs the whole deal end to end.
Let CarEdge negotiate*Information provided for general informational purposes only. Scores are independently calculated and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with any dealer. Verify all information independently before making a purchase decision. See our Terms of Service.