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Safford Kia of Fredericksburg earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the advertised price matches what you pay.
- $998
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$3 above VA median
In 6 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Fredericksburg, VAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Safford Automotive Group
The full story
Why Safford Kia of Fredericksburg earned this grade
Safford Kia Of Fredericksburg received an A grade based on six verified quotes from March through August 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All six quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $998.
- ✓ Prices matched the advertised amount in the offers checked. In two written offers, the vehicle selling price was within $1 of the advertised price.
Where to push back
Dealer fees were modestly above the reference: the Average confirmed dealer fees were $998, while the Median state fee in Virginia was $995. The median is the middle fee amount in the state reference; all six quotes were above it. Ask whether the dealer can reduce its fees and request the final amount in writing.
Before agreeing, also get an itemized written quote showing the selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges.
6 verified OTD quotes from Safford Kia of Fredericksburg
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All 6 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Safford Kia of Fredericksburg
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- 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.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug 2026.
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Safford Kia of Fredericksburg charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Safford Kia of Fredericksburg charges $998 in dealer fees. Safford Kia of Fredericksburg earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Safford Kia of Fredericksburg add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Safford Kia of Fredericksburg typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 6 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Safford Kia of Fredericksburg'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 Safford Kia of Fredericksburg a good dealership?
Safford Kia of Fredericksburg 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 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Safford Kia of Fredericksburg?
CarEdge reviews Safford Kia of Fredericksburg on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $998 versus a VA median of $995. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 6 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Safford Kia of Fredericksburg a transparent Kia dealer in Fredericksburg?
Yes. Safford Kia of Fredericksburg holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Safford Kia of Fredericksburg compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Safford Kia of Fredericksburg'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 Virginia 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 Safford Kia of Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, VA, that has meant 6 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.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 6 quotes from the past year (6 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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