B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Kia On Atlantic 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Nov 26, 2025Jun 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 21, 2026

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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The full story

Why Kia On Atlantic earned this grade

Between November 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 7% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $295 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $385 above the FL average of $913. 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.

15 verified OTD quotes from Kia On Atlantic

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 transactions15 individual quotes

2026 Kia Carnival

EXNew3 quotes
$47,797
$0doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$1,995optionalSaved $444
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia K5

GTNew
$42,873
$1,199doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Kia Sportage

4D WAGON LX 2WD
$19,966
$1,298doc fee$295mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

SX Prestige FWDNew10 quotes
$55,117
$1,298doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,621
View 10 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection planavg $1,995
3 quotes
Mandatory
protection planavg $295
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kia On Atlantic

  • Doc fee is $894 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$20) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kia On Atlantic charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia On Atlantic charges a $1,298 documentation fee and averages $20 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia On Atlantic earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is Kia On Atlantic's doc fee?

Kia On Atlantic charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $913. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia On Atlantic add mandatory add-ons?

Kia On Atlantic adds an average of $20 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 On Atlantic a good dealer?

Kia On Atlantic has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 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 On Atlantic in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 15 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%)
62
Add-on Behavior (30%)
96
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$913
National avg$404

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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