D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Nalley Kia earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Stonecrest, GA
Collected Feb 16, 2026Feb 17, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Stonecrest, GA

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The full story

Why Nalley Kia earned this grade

Between February 2026 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $70 above the GA average of $829. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

2 verified OTD quotes from Nalley Kia

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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2026 Kia K5

GT-Line FWDNew2 quotes
$30,000
$899doc fee$699add-onsSaved $1,143
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
window tintavg $699
2 quotes
2
market valueavg $2,014
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,706

Tips for Nalley Kia

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,706 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 is Nalley Kia's doc fee?

Nalley Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The GA average is $618. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Nalley Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Nalley Kia adds an average of $1,706 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 Nalley Kia a good dealer?

Nalley Kia has a transparency score of 67.6/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Nalley Kia in Stonecrest, GA, that has meant 2 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
72
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
GA avg$829
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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