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Matthews Kia Of Cartersville

Gainesville, GA·6 verified quotes*

Dec 1, 2025Jan 10, 2026· Score updated Apr 6, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 88/100

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

18 negotiable
0d96d193d289d385d$14k$25k$37k$48k$60kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
60
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($899) is slightly above GA average ($826)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$826
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2025 Kia K4

LXS (IVT) 4dr SedanNew
$25,992
$899doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Kia Telluride

SX-Prestige X-Line (A8) 4dr All-WheNew
$54,416
$899doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Kia K5

GT-Line (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed4 quotes
$25,274
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $214
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matthews Kia Of Cartersville's doc fee?

Matthews Kia Of Cartersville charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $499. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Matthews Kia Of Cartersville add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Matthews Kia Of Cartersville does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Matthews Kia Of Cartersville a good dealer?

Matthews Kia Of Cartersville has a transparency score of 88/100, 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.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($899) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Matthews Kia Of Cartersville

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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