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J.B.A. Automotive earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$800
Doc fee

$17 above MD avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 2 recent quotes

2
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Limited confidenceGlen Burnie, MDUpdated How we score dealers

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

Location

Glen Burnie, MD

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The full story

Why J.B.A. Automotive earned this grade

Between October 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $800, their doc fee is within $17 of the MD average of $783. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

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

2 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

1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

High CountryNew2 quotes
$78,328
$800doc feeNo add-onsSaved $200
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for J.B.A. Automotive

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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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 J.B.A. Automotive charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, J.B.A. Automotive charges a $800 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. J.B.A. Automotive earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at J.B.A. Automotive?

J.B.A. Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $783. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

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. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 2 recent verified quotes.

Is J.B.A. Automotive a good dealership?

J.B.A. Automotive earns a Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once J.B.A. Automotive has 3 verified quotes. 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 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $800 versus an MD average of $783. None of its 2 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is J.B.A. Automotive a transparent Kia dealer in Glen Burnie?

CarEdge has limited data on J.B.A. Automotive so far. J.B.A. Automotive holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does J.B.A. Automotive compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare J.B.A. Automotive'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 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.

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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 J.B.A. Automotive in Glen Burnie, MD, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes across 1 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%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
MD avg$783
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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