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Hilltop Kia

Richmond, CA·2 verified quotes*

Jan 7, 2026Jan 24, 2026· Score updated Apr 4, 2026

Limited data. This score is based on 2 quotes and may change as more data becomes available.

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100
Doc Fee
$85

$16 below CA average

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
0%of quotes

No add-ons detected

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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

2 negotiable
0d83d166d248d331d$23k$36k$49k$62k$75kDays 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 verified quotes

2026 Kia SORENTO

S
$41,211
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Kia

New
$42,120
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilltop Kia's doc fee?

Hilltop Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hilltop Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Hilltop Kia does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Hilltop Kia a good dealer?

Hilltop Kia has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Hilltop Kia

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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