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Kia Cerritos

Cerritos, CA·27 verified quotes*

Aug 1, 2025Apr 2, 2026· Score updated Apr 10, 2026

D
69.3/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
85%of quotes

Avg $2,499 when present

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Kia Cerritos Review

Based on 27 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Apr 2026, Kia Cerritos earns a Grade D (69.3/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $2,129 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $3,168.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
29
Price Accuracy (30%)
74
Data Quality (10%)
85
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,499 when present
  • Fees average 6.2% above listing (~$2,170 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

10 vehicle transactions27 individual quotes

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$37,030
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$47,518
$85doc fee$2,290add-onsSaved $1,104
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

EX 5N700
$55,577
$85doc fee$2,290add-ons
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New
$59,002
$85doc fee$595add-ons
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New
$57,607
$85doc fee$2,290add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
vangardavg $1,028
23 quotes
2
paint protectionavg $1,050
22 quotes
3
3m+wheel locksavg $1,295
3 quotes
4
3mavg $1,095
2 quotes
5
wheel locksavg $745
2 quotes
6
3m door guardsavg $995
2 quotes
7
guardavg $595
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kia Cerritos's doc fee?

Kia Cerritos charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 27 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia Cerritos add mandatory add-ons?

Kia Cerritos adds an average of $2,129 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Kia Cerritos a good dealer?

Kia Cerritos has a transparency score of 69.3/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 27 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $2,129
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Tips for Kia Cerritos

  • This dealer often adds $2,129 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 27 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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