Transparency Verdict
Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda earns an A.
One of the good ones.
You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.
Moderate confidence — based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Chevy Chase, MD
Collected Nov 13, 2025 – Aug 6, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 15 verified out-the-door quotes.
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Why Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda earned this grade
Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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 thingsMandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 7% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,870 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$800 is $47 above the MD average of $753. 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.
15 verified OTD quotes from Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda
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Recent Quotes
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11 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda
- Doc fee is $400 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$125) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda charge?
Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda charges a $800 documentation fee and averages $125 in dealer add-ons when present. Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
What is Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda's doc fee?
Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $753. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda add mandatory add-ons?
Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda adds an average of $125 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 Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda a good dealer?
Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda in Chevy Chase, MD, that has meant 15 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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