Kearny Mesa Kia earns an F.
Not all fees are itemized across our 16 verified quotes. Quoted prices match the stated totals, and 2 of 16 quotes included an add-on not marked optional.
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- Doc fee
- 13%
- Dealer add-ons
Not itemized in quotes
On 2 of 16 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceSan Diego, CAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Kearny Mesa Kia earned this grade
Between November 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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
1 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price closely matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
1 thingNot all fees are itemized
Across 16 verified quotes, we could not find every dealer fee listed as its own line with its own amount.
TipAsk for an out-the-door quote with every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go in. If they won't break it out, treat that as the answer.
16 verified OTD quotes from Kearny Mesa 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
9 vehicle transactions — 16 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Kearny Mesa Kia
- Not all fees are itemized on the quotes we have from this dealer. Ask for every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go.
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- 2 of 16 quotes included $2,990 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kearny Mesa Kia add dealer add-ons?
Kearny Mesa Kia adds an average of $187 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 16 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 Kearny Mesa Kia a good dealership?
Kearny Mesa Kia has a transparency score of 58/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Kearny Mesa Kia?
CarEdge reviews Kearny Mesa Kia on 16 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (58/100). Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 16 recent quotes.
Is Kearny Mesa Kia a transparent car dealer in San Diego?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Kearny Mesa Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (58/100), based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other car dealers nearby.
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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 Kearny Mesa Kia in San Diego, CA, that has meant 16 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 F.
Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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