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Palmen Kia of Kenosha earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $499
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$2 above WI median
In 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Kenosha, WIUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Palmen Kia of Kenosha earned this grade
Palmen Kia Of Kenosha is graded A; CarEdge reviewed 4 verified quotes from December 2025 through November 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 4 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, so buyers could see the charges.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $524 across the 4 quotes, and each exceeded the $497 Median state fee in Wisconsin—the middle fee amount in the state reference. Ask the dealer to explain the fees and whether any can be reduced. One quote also had unclear taxes, so ask for a written breakdown of taxes and government charges. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges.
4 verified OTD quotes from Palmen Kia of Kenosha
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Recent Quotes
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Palmen Kia of Kenosha
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Nov 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Palmen Kia of Kenosha charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Palmen Kia of Kenosha charges $499 in dealer fees. Palmen Kia of Kenosha earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
Does Palmen Kia of Kenosha add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Palmen Kia of Kenosha typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Palmen Kia of Kenosha a good dealership?
Palmen Kia of Kenosha 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 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Palmen Kia of Kenosha?
CarEdge reviews Palmen Kia of Kenosha on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with dealer fees of $499 versus a WI median of $497. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Palmen Kia of Kenosha a transparent Kia dealer in Kenosha?
Yes. Palmen Kia of Kenosha holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Palmen Kia of Kenosha compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Palmen Kia of Kenosha's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Kia dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Kia dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Kia Dealerships in Milwaukee, Best Kia Dealerships in Chicago, Best Kia Dealerships in Wisconsin and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia dealers on the same data.
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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 Palmen Kia of Kenosha in Kenosha, WI, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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