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Williams Kia earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $340
- Total dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
$60 above MI median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Dec 2025)Traverse City, MIUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Williams Kia earned this grade
In December 2025, CarEdge reviewed one verified quote for Williams Kia. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, vehicle selling prices and whether charges are clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — The one quote listed dealer fees fully itemized, with confirmed fees totaling $340.
Where to push back
Dealer fees in that quote were $340, which is $60 above the Median state fee of $280 in Michigan. The Median state fee is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask for an itemized written offer and a breakdown of dealer fees before agreeing, and compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price.
1 verified OTD quote from Williams Kia
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Recent Quotes
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1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Williams Kia
- Their only quote included add-ons (Mud guard), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Williams Kia charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Williams Kia charges $340 in dealer fees. Williams Kia earns Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Williams Kia add dealer add-ons?
Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote 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 Williams Kia a good dealership?
Williams Kia earns a Grade A (98/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Williams Kia?
CarEdge reviews Williams Kia on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $340 versus an MI median of $280. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.
Is Williams Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Traverse City?
CarEdge has limited data on Williams Kia so far. Williams Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Williams Kia compare to other Kia dealers?
You can compare Williams 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 Michigan 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 Williams Kia in Traverse City, MI, that has meant 1 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 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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