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Regal Kia earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$989
Doc fee

$19 above FL avg

29%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 7 recent quotes

7
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Lakeland, FL

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The full story

Why Regal Kia earned this grade

Between May 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

✓ What they do well

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $989, their doc fee is within $19 of the FL average of $970. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 29% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $499. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.9% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,365 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

7 verified OTD quotes from Regal 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

5 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2027 Kia Telluride

X-Line EXNew
$52,615
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Honda Odyssey

EX-LUsed
$36,700
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Kia Sorento

SUsed
$25,161
$989doc fee$1,495mandatory
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

X-Line SXNew
$60,081
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia K5

GTNew3 quotes
$41,042
$989doc fee—Saved $4,223
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,745
2 quotes

Tips for Regal Kia

  • 2 of 7 quotes included $3,490 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Regal Kia charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Regal Kia charges a $989 documentation fee and averages $499 in dealer add-ons when present. Regal Kia earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is the doc fee at Regal Kia?

Regal Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $989. The FL average is $970. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Regal Kia add dealer add-ons?

Regal Kia adds an average of $499 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 7 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Regal Kia a good dealership?

Regal Kia has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Regal Kia?

CarEdge reviews Regal Kia on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (92/100), with a typical doc fee of $989 versus an FL average of $970. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Regal Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Lakeland?

Yes. Regal Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (92/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Regal Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Regal Kia's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Tampa, Best Kia Dealerships in Orlando, Best Kia Dealerships in Florida 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 Regal Kia in Lakeland, FL, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
83
Price Accuracy (30%)
92
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$989
FL avg$970
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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