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Tempe Kia earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $599
- Doc fee
- 58%
- Dealer add-ons
$15 above AZ avg
On 11 of 19 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceTempe, AZUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Tempe Kia earned this grade
Between August 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 19 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $599, their doc fee is within $15 of the AZ average of $584. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
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 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $781 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
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
58% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $418. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
19 verified OTD quotes from Tempe 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
14 vehicle transactions — 19 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Tempe Kia
- 11 of 19 quotes included $7,935 in add-ons (Accessories, Floor Mats), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Tempe Kia charge?
Based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Tempe Kia charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $418 in dealer add-ons when present. Tempe Kia earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).
What is the doc fee at Tempe Kia?
Tempe Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The AZ average is $584. This is based on 19 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Tempe Kia add dealer add-ons?
Tempe Kia adds an average of $418 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 11 of 19 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Tempe Kia a good dealership?
Tempe Kia has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 19 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Tempe Kia?
CarEdge reviews Tempe Kia on 19 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (89/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus an AZ average of $584. Dealer add-ons appeared on 11 of 19 recent quotes.
Is Tempe Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Tempe?
Yes. Tempe Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (89/100), based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Tempe Kia compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Tempe Kia'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 Phoenix, Best Kia Dealerships in Arizona 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 Tempe Kia in Tempe, AZ, that has meant 19 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 19 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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