B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Kia Orange Park 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.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Orange Park, FL
Collected Dec 5, 2025Feb 10, 2026 · Updated May 21, 2026

Location

Orange Park, FL

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The full story

Why Kia Orange Park earned this grade

Between December 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 14% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,995 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.7% 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 $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.

7 verified OTD quotes from Kia Orange Park

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 transactions7 individual quotes

2026 Kia Sorento

EX FWDNew5 quotes
$41,362
$1,298doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,500
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

EX FWD
$40,198
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Toyota Camry

4D SEDAN L AUTOUsed
$23,082
$1,298doc fee$1,995add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kia Orange Park

  • Doc fee is $898 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$285) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kia Orange Park's doc fee?

Kia Orange Park charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $969. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia Orange Park add mandatory add-ons?

Kia Orange Park adds an average of $285 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 Orange Park a good dealer?

Kia Orange Park has a transparency score of 87.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Orange Park in Orange Park, FL, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$969
National avg$400

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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