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Putnam Kia of Burlingame earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $85
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$32 below CA median
In 4 quotes, past year
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The full story
Why Putnam Kia of Burlingame earned this grade
Putnam Kia Of Burlingame received an A. From May through September 2026, CarEdge reviewed 4 quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were below the state reference. Across the 4 quotes, average confirmed dealer fees were $85, and all four showed itemized fees. The Median state fee in CA was $117—the middle fee amount in the state reference.
- ✓ Selling prices matched the advertised prices in the offers checked. In 2 written offers, the vehicle selling price was within $1 of the advertised price; both averaged $42,555.
Where to push back
No specific monetary concern is supported by these quotes. Before agreeing, ask for an itemized written quote showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges.
4 verified OTD quotes from Putnam Kia of Burlingame
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Putnam Kia of Burlingame
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
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Median Price
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10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Putnam Kia of Burlingame charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Putnam Kia of Burlingame charges $85 in dealer fees. Putnam Kia of Burlingame earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Putnam Kia of Burlingame add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Putnam Kia of Burlingame 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.
Does Putnam Kia of Burlingame's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Putnam Kia of Burlingame a good dealership?
Putnam Kia of Burlingame has a transparency score of 100/100, 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 Putnam Kia of Burlingame?
CarEdge reviews Putnam Kia of Burlingame on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $85 versus a CA median of $117. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Putnam Kia of Burlingame a transparent Kia dealer in Burlingame?
Yes. Putnam Kia of Burlingame holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Putnam Kia of Burlingame compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Putnam Kia of Burlingame'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 San Francisco Bay, Best Kia Dealerships in San Jose, Best Kia Dealerships in California 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 Putnam Kia of Burlingame in Burlingame, CA, 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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