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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Kia Of Murfreesboro earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Murfreesboro, TN
Collected Sep 25, 2025Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Location

Murfreesboro, TN

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CarEdge Certified — Kia Of Murfreesboro, Grade A, score 90 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Kia Of Murfreesboro qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Kia Of Murfreesboro earned this grade

Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $698, their doc fee is within $23 of the TN average of $675. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $888 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 thing

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

50% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $299. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

8 verified OTD quotes from Kia Of Murfreesboro

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 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2024 Kia Telluride

SX PrestigeUsed2 quotes
$39,826
$698doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2027 Kia Telluride

EXNew2 quotes
$52,486
$698doc fee$299mandatorySaved $321
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Genesis G70

2.5T (A8) 4dr RUsed2 quotes
$33,900
$698doc feeNo add-onsSaved $756
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia Telluride

EX (A8) 4dr FroNew2 quotes
$45,000
$698doc fee$299mandatorySaved $1,587
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
window tintavg $299
4 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kia Of Murfreesboro

  • Doc fee ($698) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$150) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kia Of Murfreesboro charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia Of Murfreesboro charges a $698 documentation fee and averages $150 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia Of Murfreesboro earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Kia Of Murfreesboro's doc fee?

Kia Of Murfreesboro charges a typical documentation fee of $698. The TN average is $675. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia Of Murfreesboro add mandatory add-ons?

Kia Of Murfreesboro adds an average of $150 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 Murfreesboro a good dealer?

Kia Of Murfreesboro has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, TN, that has meant 8 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%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$698
TN avg$675
National avg$404

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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