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Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $799
- Doc fee
- 36%
- Dealer add-ons
$3 above GA avg
On 5 of 14 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceKennesaw, GAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Jim Ellis Automotive Group
The full story
Why Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw earned this grade
Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $799, their doc fee is within $3 of the GA average of $796. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 2.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
36% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $283. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
14 verified OTD quotes from Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw
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
10 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw
- 5 of 14 quotes included $3,960 in add-ons (Paint Protection, Window Tint, Jim Ellis Protection Package), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw charge?
Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $283 in dealer add-ons when present. Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
What is the doc fee at Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw?
Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The GA average is $795. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw add dealer add-ons?
Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw adds an average of $283 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 14 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 Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw a good dealership?
Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw?
CarEdge reviews Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw on 14 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus a GA average of $796. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 14 recent quotes.
Is Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw a transparent Kia dealer in Kennesaw?
Yes. Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw'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 Atlanta, Best Kia Dealerships in Georgia 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 Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw in Kennesaw, GA, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 2 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
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