B

Kia On Atlantic earns a B.

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

$1,298
Doc fee

$329 above FL avg

25%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 12 recent quotes

12
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

Moderate confidenceJacksonville, FLUpdated How we score dealersPart of Morgan Auto Group

Location

Jacksonville, FL

8 rated dealers within 30 miles · Open full map →

The full story

Why Kia On Atlantic earned this grade

Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 8% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $25. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.4% 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 $835 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

Doc 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.

12 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

7 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes

2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew
$45,989
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew2 quotes
$45,909
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $441
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Carnival

EXNew2 quotes
$48,007
—doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Carnival

EXNew2 quotes
$47,797
$0doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$1,995optionalSaved $444
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia K5

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

2022 Kia Sportage

LX
$19,966
$1,298doc fee$295mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

SX Prestige FWDNew3 quotes
$55,117
$1,298doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,621
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection planavg $1,995
2 quotes
Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $295
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kia On Atlantic

  • Doc fee is $329 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 1 of 12 quotes included $295 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • 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 On Atlantic charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kia On Atlantic charges a $1,298 documentation fee and averages $25 in dealer add-ons when present. Kia On Atlantic earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).

What is the doc fee at Kia On Atlantic?

Kia On Atlantic charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $969. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia On Atlantic add dealer add-ons?

Kia On Atlantic adds an average of $25 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 12 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 On Atlantic a good dealership?

Kia On Atlantic has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Kia On Atlantic?

CarEdge reviews Kia On Atlantic on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (83/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,298 versus an FL average of $969. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 12 recent quotes.

Is Kia On Atlantic a transparent Kia dealer in Jacksonville?

Yes. Kia On Atlantic holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (83/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Kia On Atlantic compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Kia On Atlantic'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 Jacksonville, Best Kia Dealerships in Florida 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 On Atlantic in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 12 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
67
Add-on Behavior (30%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
42

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$969
National avg$404

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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