Transparency Verdict
Kia Of Clermont earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Strong confidence — based on 22 verified out-the-door quotes and 5 tracked negotiations · Clermont, FL
Collected Oct 21, 2025 – Sep 25, 2026 · Updated Sep 28, 2026
The full story
Why Kia Of Clermont earned this grade
Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 22 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
3 thingsMandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 9% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $117. Most shoppers here never see one.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 2.1% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $626 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
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,298 is $329 above the FL average of $969. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
22 verified OTD quotes from Kia Of Clermont
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
14 vehicle transactions — 22 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Kia Of Clermont
- Doc fee is $329 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$117) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- 22 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Kia Of Clermont charge?
Based on 22 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia Of Clermont charges a $1,298 documentation fee and averages $117 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia Of Clermont earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).
What is Kia Of Clermont's doc fee?
Kia Of Clermont charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $969. This is based on 22 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Kia Of Clermont add mandatory add-ons?
Kia Of Clermont adds an average of $117 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 Of Clermont a good dealer?
Kia Of Clermont has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 22 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Of Clermont in Clermont, FL, that has meant 22 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 22 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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