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Parkside Kia earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $934
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$105 above TN median
In 12 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Knoxville, TNUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Parkside Kia earned this grade
From March 2026 through September 2026, CarEdge reviewed 12 verified quotes for Parkside Kia. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No specific strength to call out.
Where to push back
Across 11 quotes with confirmed totals, Average confirmed dealer fees were $923.24. The Median state fee in Tennessee is $829.47, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample; 11 quotes had confirmed fees above that reference. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and provide a fully itemized written quote before agreeing.
One quote did not fully itemize dealer fees. Ask for every fee to be listed separately. Before agreeing, request a written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price.
12 verified OTD quotes from Parkside Kia
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 12 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Parkside Kia
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- 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 Aug to Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Parkside Kia charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Parkside Kia charges $934 in dealer fees. Parkside Kia earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).
Does Parkside Kia add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Parkside Kia typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 12 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Parkside Kia a good dealership?
Parkside Kia has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Parkside Kia?
CarEdge reviews Parkside Kia on 12 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with dealer fees of $934 versus a TN median of $829. None of its 12 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Parkside Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Knoxville?
Yes. Parkside Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (96/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Parkside Kia compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Parkside Kia'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 guide Best Kia Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Parkside Kia in Knoxville, TN, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 negotiated deals 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 12 quotes from the past year (12 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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