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Romeo Kia of Kingston earns an A.

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

$175
Doc fee

$24 below NY avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 15 recent quotes

15
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Price negotiated down on 5 cars

Moderate confidenceLake Katrine, NYUpdated How we score dealersPart of Romeo Auto Group

Location

Lake Katrine, NY

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The full story

Why Romeo Kia of Kingston earned this grade

Between February 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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

4 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $175, their doc fee sits at or just under the NY average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 15 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,166 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

15 verified OTD quotes from Romeo Kia of Kingston

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

7 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid

SX-PrestigeNew2 quotes
$64,827
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $542
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Niro

LXNew3 quotes
$28,900
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $543
View 3 Quotes →

2027 Kia Sportage

X-LineNew2 quotes
$39,852
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $211
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Seltos

SNew3 quotes
$27,500
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,500
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage

LXNew3 quotes
$31,935
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,036
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige HybridNew
$43,701
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Hyundai SANTA FE

SE AWD
$18,276
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Romeo Kia of Kingston

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below NY average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Romeo Kia of Kingston charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Romeo Kia of Kingston charges a $175 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Romeo Kia of Kingston earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is the doc fee at Romeo Kia of Kingston?

Romeo Kia of Kingston charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $199. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Romeo Kia of Kingston add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Romeo Kia of Kingston typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 15 recent verified quotes.

Is Romeo Kia of Kingston a good dealership?

Romeo Kia of Kingston has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Romeo Kia of Kingston?

CarEdge reviews Romeo Kia of Kingston on 15 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with a typical doc fee of $175 versus an NY average of $199. None of its 15 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Romeo Kia of Kingston a transparent Kia dealer in Lake Katrine?

Yes. Romeo Kia of Kingston holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Romeo Kia of Kingston compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Romeo Kia of Kingston'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 Poughkeepsie, Best Kia Dealerships in New York 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 Romeo Kia of Kingston in Lake Katrine, NY, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 5 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
7

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
NY avg$199
National avg$404

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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