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Southwest Kia earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $225
- Median dealer fees
- 50%
- Quoted add-ons
$5 below TX median
On 2 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Dallas, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of Lithia Motors Inc.
The full story
Why Southwest Kia earned this grade
Southwest Kia is graded A; CarEdge reviewed 4 quotes from September through November 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — All 4 quotes fully itemized dealer fees, so the charges were shown in writing.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $723.75 across the 4 quotes. The Median state fee in Texas was $229.75, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and whether any can be removed.
Two quotes included required extras costing more than zero; Average required add-ons across those 2 quotes was $798. Ask what those extras cover and whether the vehicle can be sold without them. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer and compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price.
4 verified OTD quotes from Southwest Kia
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Southwest Kia
- 2 of 4 quotes included add-ons (PermaPlate, Lojack, Kahu GPS), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct to Nov 2026.
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Median Days Listed
61
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Southwest Kia charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Southwest Kia charges $225 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $399 when present. Southwest Kia earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
Does Southwest Kia add dealer add-ons?
Southwest Kia adds an average of $399 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Southwest Kia a good dealership?
Southwest Kia has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Southwest Kia?
CarEdge reviews Southwest Kia on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with dealer fees of $225 versus a TX median of $230. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Southwest Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Dallas?
Yes. Southwest Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Southwest Kia compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Southwest Kia'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 Dallas-Fort Worth, Best Kia Dealerships in Texas 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 Southwest Kia in Dallas, TX, that has meant 4 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 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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