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Thomas Kia Of Highland

Highland, IN·11 verified quotes*

Nov 21, 2025Feb 12, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 94.5/100
Add-on Rate
9%of quotes

Avg $350 when present

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Thomas Kia Of Highland Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes from Nov 2025 to Feb 2026, Thomas Kia Of Highland earns a Grade A (94.5/100). Their typical doc fee of $281 is close to the IN average ($212). When present, add-ons average $32, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $3,805.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

16 negotiable
0d80d159d239d318d$2k$17k$32k$47k$61kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
82
  • Doc fee ($281) is slightly above IN average ($258)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $350 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$281
IN avg$258
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2025 Kia Telluride

New2 quotes
$48,500
$251doc feeNo add-onsSaved $687
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2025 Kia Soul

LX
$20,609
$266doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

SX Prestige3 quotes
$41,733
$266doc feeNo add-onsSaved $6,922
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2026 Kia Sportage

EX5 quotes
$35,514
$281doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
floor matsavg $225
1 quote
2
guardavg $125
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Kia Of Highland's doc fee?

Thomas Kia Of Highland charges a typical documentation fee of $281. The IN average is $212. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Thomas Kia Of Highland add mandatory add-ons?

Thomas Kia Of Highland adds an average of $32 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Thomas Kia Of Highland a good dealer?

Thomas Kia Of Highland has a transparency score of 94.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Thomas Kia Of Highland

  • Minor add-ons (~$32) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($281) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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