A

Rairdon's Kia earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.

$203
Total dealer fees

$3 above WA median

13%
Quoted add-ons

On 2 of 15 quotes, past year

15
Quotes, past year →

15 verified quotes since 2025

Moderate confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Burlington, WAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Rairdon Automotive Group

Location

Burlington, WA

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The full story

Why Rairdon's Kia earned this grade

CarEdge reviewed 15 quotes for Rairdon's Kia from December 2025 through August 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees are clearly itemized. All 15 quotes show fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $202.17.

Where to push back

Three quotes show required extras averaging $942, and two include a required-extra charge greater than zero. Ask whether each required extra can be removed and request a written quote that separates the vehicle price, fees, and extras.

Dealer fees averaged $202.17, just above the $200 Median state fee in Washington—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Fees exceeded that median in 13 of 15 quotes, so ask for the dealer fee total upfront and compare it with the written offer.

15 verified OTD quotes from Rairdon's Kia

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

All 15 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

SELUsed
$30,966
$203dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige HybridNew7 quotes
$42,196
$200 - $203dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $2,877
View 7 Quotes →

2026 Kia Carnival

SX PrestigeNew2 quotes
$59,094
$203dealer feesNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Carnival

SX PrestigeNew3 quotes
$61,821
$203dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$2,198optionalSaved $2,349
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew2 quotes
$47,000
$203dealer fees$1,333 - $1,493mandatorySaved $275
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
tintavg $499
1 quote
3m paint protection filmavg $1,699
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
all weather matsavg $249
2 quotes
door edge guardsavg $369
2 quotes
paint protection filmavg $795
1 quote
lojackavg $795
1 quote

At a Glance

Quotes fully itemized
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Rairdon's Kia

  • 2 of 15 quotes included add-ons (All Weather Mats, Door Edge Guards, Paint Protection Film), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jul to Aug 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Rairdon's Kia charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Rairdon's Kia charges $203 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $335 when present. Rairdon's Kia earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

Does Rairdon's Kia add dealer add-ons?

Rairdon's Kia adds an average of $335 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 15 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Rairdon's Kia a good dealership?

Rairdon's Kia has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Rairdon's Kia?

CarEdge reviews Rairdon's Kia on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $203 versus a WA median of $200. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 15 quotes in the past year.

Is Rairdon's Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Burlington?

Yes. Rairdon's Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Rairdon's Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Rairdon's 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 guides Best Kia Dealerships in Washington 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 Rairdon's Kia in Burlington, WA, that has meant 15 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
97
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$203
WA median$200

Graded on 15 quotes from the past year (15 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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