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Mike Shaw Kia

Corpus Christi, TX·4 verified quotes*

Aug 20, 2025Dec 16, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
76.5/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
75%of quotes

Avg $2,050 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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

3 negotiable
0d83d165d248d330d$10k$23k$36k$49k$61kDays 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%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
35
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($234)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,050 when present
  • Fees average 0.6% above listing (~$210 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$234
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2 quotes
$46,723
$225doc fee$1,390add-onsSaved $532
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2025 Kia Sorento

New2 quotes
$33,861
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,995
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Most Common Add-ons

1
south texas protection packageavg $1,640
2 quotes
2
mike shaw protectionavg $1,890
1 quote
3
certified maintenanceavg $980
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mike Shaw Kia's doc fee?

Mike Shaw Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $176. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mike Shaw Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Mike Shaw Kia adds an average of $1,538 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 Mike Shaw Kia a good dealer?

Mike Shaw Kia has a transparency score of 76.5/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,538
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Tips for Mike Shaw Kia

  • This dealer often adds $1,538 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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