D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Kia of Orange Park earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Sep 25, 2025Feb 11, 2026 · Updated Apr 24, 2026

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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The full story

Why Kia of Orange Park earned this grade

Between September 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 29% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,995 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $307 above the FL average of $991. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,170 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

7 verified OTD quotes from Kia of Orange Park

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 transactions7 individual quotes

2026 Kia Sorento

EX FWD
$41,362
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons

2019 Toyota Camry

4D SEDAN L AUTOUsed
$23,082
$1,298doc fee$1,995add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID

SX-Prestige AWDNew2 quotes
$45,222
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-Prestige AWDNew3 quotes
$45,222
$1,298doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,115
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($1,298) is well above average ($602)

Tips for Kia of Orange Park

  • Doc fee is $898 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$570 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kia of Orange Park's doc fee?

Kia of Orange Park charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $602. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kia of Orange Park add mandatory add-ons?

Kia of Orange Park adds an average of $570 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 Kia of Orange Park a good dealer?

Kia of Orange Park has a transparency score of 63.1/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Kia of Orange Park in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
30
Add-on Behavior (30%)
73
Price Accuracy (30%)
74
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$991
National avg$400

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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