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Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $537
- Total dealer fees
- None
- Quoted add-ons
$40 above WI median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Waukesha, WIUpdated How we score dealersPart of Russ Darrow Group Inc.
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha earned this grade
In September 2026, CarEdge reviewed 1 verified quote for Russ Darrow Kia Of Waukesha, a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No positive finding is supported by this single quote.
Where to push back
Dealer fees were $537, which is $40 above the Median state fee in Wisconsin of $497. That median is the middle fee amount in the state quote sample. The quote listed $1,798 in all included extras, while required extras were $0. Ask which extras are optional and whether they can be removed. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, extras, taxes and government charges.
1 verified OTD quote from Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha
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At a Glance
Tips for Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha charges $537 in dealer fees. Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha earns Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha a good dealership?
Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha earns a Grade A (99/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha?
CarEdge reviews Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $537 versus a WI median of $497. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha a transparent Kia dealer in Waukesha?
CarEdge has limited data on Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha so far. Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha'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 Milwaukee, Best Kia Dealerships in Wisconsin 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 Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha in Waukesha, WI, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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.
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