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Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$499
Doc fee

$100 above WI avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 6 recent quotes

6
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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Location

Sheboygan, WI

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The full story

Why Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan earned this grade

Between July 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

1 thing

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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$499 is $100 above the WI average of $399. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

50% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,613. 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.

6 verified OTD quotes from Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan

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

4 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes

2024 Honda CR-V

EXUsed2 quotes
$30,500
$499doc fee—Saved $3,292
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia Sorento

New2 quotes
$38,654
$499doc feeNo add-onsSaved $422
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Kia Sportage

SX-PrestigeUsed
$32,437
$499doc fee$1,466mandatory$4,195optional
View Quote →

2023 Kia Sorento

PrestigeUsed
$44,363
$449doc fee$5,661mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
10 year / 100,000 mile platinumavg $4,195
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
lifetime zurich shieldavg $2,551
1 quote
protection planavg $1,466
1 quote
itemized accessories galaxy shieldavg $1,466
1 quote
itemized service contracts 10 year / 100,000 mile platinumavg $4,195
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,613

Tips for Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan

  • 3 of 6 quotes included $9,678 in add-ons (Lifetime Zurich Shield, Protection Plan, Itemized Accessories Galaxy Shield), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan charges a $499 documentation fee and averages $1,613 in dealer add-ons when present. Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).

What is the doc fee at Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan?

Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The WI average is $399. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan add dealer add-ons?

Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan adds an average of $1,613 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 6 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 Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan a good dealership?

Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan?

CarEdge reviews Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan on 6 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (82/100), with a typical doc fee of $499 versus a WI average of $399. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 6 recent quotes.

Is Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan a transparent Kia dealer in Sheboygan?

Yes. Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan'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 Wisconsin 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 Van Horn Kia of Sheboygan in Sheboygan, WI, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$499
WI avg$399
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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