A

Kia Country earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$85
Doc fee

At the CA avg

18%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 17 recent quotes

17
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

Moderate confidenceManteca, CAUpdated How we score dealers

Location

Manteca, CA

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The full story

Why Kia Country earned this grade

Between July 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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

4 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 12% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $387. Most shoppers here never see one.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,980 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

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

17 verified OTD quotes from Kia Country

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

12 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes

2025 Kia K4

GT-LineUsed2 quotes
$29,441
$85doc fee—Saved $1,988
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2027 Kia Carnival

SXNew
$56,866
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Kia Sportage

EX HybridNew4 quotes
$38,627
$85doc fee—Saved $3,184
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sorento

SX Prestige HybridNew
$49,820
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

EXNew
$46,783
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid

SXNew2 quotes
$54,672
$85doc fee—Saved $3,768
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia EV9

Light Long Range
$54,278
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage

EXNew
$33,821
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage

EXNew
$34,068
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

PrestigeNew
$51,051
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection packageavg $1,800
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $3,290
1 quote
protection packageavg $3,290
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kia Country

  • 2 of 17 quotes included $6,580 in add-ons (Accessories, Protection Package), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kia Country charge?

Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia Country charges a $85 documentation fee and averages $387 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia Country earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is the doc fee at Kia Country?

Kia Country charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia Country add dealer add-ons?

Kia Country adds an average of $387 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 17 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 Kia Country a good dealership?

Kia Country has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Kia Country?

CarEdge reviews Kia Country on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with a typical doc fee of $85 versus a CA average of $85. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 17 recent quotes.

Is Kia Country a transparent Kia dealer in Manteca?

Yes. Kia Country holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Kia Country compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Kia Country'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 Modesto, Best Kia Dealerships in San Jose, Best Kia Dealerships in California 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 Kia Country in Manteca, CA, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
93
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
77

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$85
National avg$404

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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