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Kia Country of Hilton Head earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$575
Doc fee

$55 above SC avg

25%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 4 recent quotes

4
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Real out-the-door quotes

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Location

Okatie, SC

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The full story

Why Kia Country of Hilton Head earned this grade

Between January 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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 things

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 25% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,246. 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."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$575 is $55 above the SC average of $520. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

4 verified OTD quotes from Kia Country of Hilton Head

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

4 verified quotes

2026 Kia EV9

LandNew
$62,053
$575doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Kia Telluride

SXUsed
$35,268
$575doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Kia K4

EX (IVT) 4dr SedanNew
$26,193
$575doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Kia Telluride

S (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveNew
$43,094
$575doc fee$4,985mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $4,985
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kia Country of Hilton Head

  • 1 of 4 quotes included $4,985 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kia Country of Hilton Head charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia Country of Hilton Head charges a $575 documentation fee and averages $1,246 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia Country of Hilton Head earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is the doc fee at Kia Country of Hilton Head?

Kia Country of Hilton Head charges a typical documentation fee of $575. The SC average is $520. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia Country of Hilton Head add dealer add-ons?

Kia Country of Hilton Head adds an average of $1,246 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 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 of Hilton Head a good dealership?

Kia Country of Hilton Head 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 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Kia Country of Hilton Head?

CarEdge reviews Kia Country of Hilton Head on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with a typical doc fee of $575 versus an SC average of $520. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Kia Country of Hilton Head a transparent Kia dealer in Okatie?

Yes. Kia Country of Hilton Head holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Kia Country of Hilton Head compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Kia Country of Hilton Head'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 South Carolina 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 of Hilton Head in Okatie, SC, that has meant 4 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 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%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
75
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$575
SC avg$520
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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