A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Southern Pines Nissan Kia earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Southern Pines, NC
Collected Oct 28, 2025Oct 30, 2025 · Updated May 2, 2026

Location

Southern Pines, NC

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The full story

Why Southern Pines Nissan Kia earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $798, their doc fee sits at or just under the NC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 5 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."

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

5 verified OTD quotes from Southern Pines Nissan 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

2 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2025 Kia Sorento S

SNew4 quotes
$37,360
$798doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,500
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2025 Kia Sorento

S
$39,860
$798doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($798) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Southern Pines Nissan Kia

  • Doc fee is $398 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Pines Nissan Kia's doc fee?

Southern Pines Nissan Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $798. The NC average is $798. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Southern Pines Nissan Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Southern Pines Nissan Kia does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Southern Pines Nissan Kia a good dealer?

Southern Pines Nissan Kia has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Southern Pines Nissan Kia in Southern Pines, NC, that has meant 5 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$798
NC avg$798
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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