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University Kia

Waco, TX·11 verified quotes*

Oct 16, 2025Mar 11, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 92.5/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
36%of quotes

Avg $1,064 when present

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University Kia Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes from Oct 2025 to Mar 2026, University Kia earns a Grade A (92.5/100). Their typical doc fee of $225 is at or below the TX average. When present, add-ons average $387, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $593.

Price vs. Days on Lot

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

5 negotiable
0d59d118d176d235d$22k$33k$43k$54k$64kDays 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
78
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
91
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($232)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,064 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

8 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2024 Kia Telluride

SX X-Line AWD2 quotes
$43,154
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $593
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2026 Kia EV9

Land (A1) 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew
$73,937
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Kia Telluride

EX X-Line AWD
$51,980
$225doc fee$735add-ons
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2025 Kia Telluride

EX X-LINENew
$47,781
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Kia Telluride

EX X-LINENew
$54,110
$225doc fee$735add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-50 HYBRID

PREMIUM PACKAGE
$42,367
doc fee$595add-ons
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2025 Kia K4

EX FWD
$26,617
$225doc fee$2,190add-ons
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2026 Kia Carnival

LX Passenger VanNew3 quotes
$38,000
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
recovravg $595
2 quotes
2
safety kitavg $140
2 quotes
3
accessoriesavg $595
1 quote
4
certificationavg $1,595
1 quote
5
recoveravg $595
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Kia's doc fee?

University Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $691. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does University Kia add mandatory add-ons?

University Kia adds an average of $387 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 University Kia a good dealer?

University Kia has a transparency score of 92.5/100, 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

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for University Kia

  • Minor add-ons (~$387) 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 ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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