Transparency Verdict
John Starks Kia earns an A.
One of the good ones.
You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Jamaica, NY
Collected Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 21, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why John Starks Kia earned this grade
Between February 2026 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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 $175, their doc fee sits at or just under the NY average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
1 verified OTD quote from John Starks Kia
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 verified quote
At a Glance
Tips for John Starks Kia
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($175) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Starks Kia's doc fee?
John Starks Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $228. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does John Starks Kia add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, John Starks Kia does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is John Starks Kia a good dealer?
John Starks Kia has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 John Starks Kia in Jamaica, NY, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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