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Kia of Riverdale Nj earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$899
Doc fee

$166 above NJ avg

33%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 6 recent quotes

6
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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Why Kia of Riverdale Nj earned this grade

Between June 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $166 above the NJ average of $733. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

33% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $299. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

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

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,470 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

6 verified OTD quotes from Kia of Riverdale Nj

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

3 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes

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EXUsed
$23,450
—doc fee$1,295mandatory
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BaseUsed3 quotes
$18,400
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $570
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2020 Ford F-150

LariatUsed2 quotes
$36,176
—doc fee—Saved $294
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
intouchavg $1,295
1 quote
doc fee - messengeravg $500
1 quote

Tips for Kia of Riverdale Nj

  • 2 of 6 quotes included $1,795 in add-ons (InTouch, DOC FEE - MESSENGER), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($899) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kia of Riverdale Nj charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia of Riverdale Nj charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $299 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia of Riverdale Nj earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is the doc fee at Kia of Riverdale Nj?

Kia of Riverdale Nj charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NJ average is $733. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia of Riverdale Nj add dealer add-ons?

Kia of Riverdale Nj adds an average of $299 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 6 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 of Riverdale Nj a good dealership?

Kia of Riverdale Nj has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Kia of Riverdale Nj?

CarEdge reviews Kia of Riverdale Nj on 6 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (84/100), with a typical doc fee of $899 versus an NJ average of $733. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 6 recent quotes.

Is Kia of Riverdale Nj a transparent Kia dealer in Riverdale?

Yes. Kia of Riverdale Nj holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (84/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Kia of Riverdale Nj compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Kia of Riverdale Nj'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 New York City, Best Kia Dealerships in New Jersey 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 of Riverdale Nj in Riverdale, NJ, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
83
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
90
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
NJ avg$733
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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