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K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $122
- Median dealer fees
- 11%
- Quoted add-ons
$5 above CA median
On 1 of 9 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)San Diego, CAUpdated How we score dealers
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Why K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa earned this grade
K&S Acura Of Kearny Mesa has 9 verified quotes from July through October 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Written prices were below the ads in the two offers checked: quoted vehicle prices averaged $170 less than advertised prices ($44,422 versus $44,592).
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized in all 9 quotes. Average confirmed dealer fees were $113.78 per quote.
Where to push back
Five quotes show required extras averaging $358.80, but only one of those quotes had a required-extra charge above $0. Ask what that charge covers and whether it is required or can be removed, and get the answer in writing. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges.
9 verified OTD quotes from K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa
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All 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa
- 1 of 9 quotes included add-ons (3M PROTECTION PLAN, CILAJET), not marked optional.
- 2 of 2 quotes were approximately $4,959 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
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- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa charges $122 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,608 when present. K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
Does K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa add dealer add-ons?
K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa adds an average of $1,608 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 9 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $4,959 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons.
Is K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa a good dealership?
K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa?
CarEdge reviews K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with dealer fees of $122 versus a CA median of $117. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $4,959 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 9 quotes in the past year.
Is K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa a transparent Acura dealer in San Diego?
Yes. K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa compare to other Acura dealers?
You can compare K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in California and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura dealers on the same data.
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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 K&S Acura of Kearny Mesa in San Diego, CA, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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