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Preston's Kia

Montpelier, VT·9 verified quotes*

Oct 27, 2025Nov 4, 2025· Score updated Apr 10, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 94.4/100

Price vs. Days on Lot

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

3 negotiable
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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%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($699) is slightly above VT average ($557)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
VT avg$557
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction9 individual quotes

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew9 quotes
$44,334
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $722
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preston's Kia's doc fee?

Preston's Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The VT average is $513. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Preston's Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Preston's Kia does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Preston's Kia a good dealer?

Preston's Kia has a transparency score of 94.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Preston's Kia

  • Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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