Best Kia Dealerships in Los Angeles, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 10 Kia dealers in Los Angeles graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Kia Santa Monica is the highest-graded Kia dealer in the Los Angeles metro.
- Kia Of Carson has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 93% of verified quotes, averaging $895 — the highest rate here.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Kia dealers in the Los Angeles metro. We graded every Kia dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
10 Kia dealers in Los Angeles cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 10 Kia Dealers in Los Angeles
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Kia Santa Monica
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Santa Monica, CA
Kia Santa Monica is the top-graded Kia dealer in the Los Angeles metro by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 7 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $183 — well above the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 12.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Kia Of Alhambra
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Alhambra, CA
Kia Of Alhambra adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#3 — Citrus Motors Kia
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Ontario, CA
Citrus Motors Kia quoted prices 3.9% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 36% of quotes, avg $861
- Listing accuracy: 3.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Tustin Kia
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Tustin, CA
Tustin Kia’s $13 doc fee comes in well below the CA average of $115 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.
- Doc fee: $13 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 8% of quotes, avg $16
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Garden Grove Kia
Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove Kia quotes prices within 0.1% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 15% of quotes, avg $283
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Car Pros Kia Glendale
Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Glendale, CA
Car Pros Kia Glendale holds the B grade across 21 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 62% of quotes, avg $602
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 21
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach
Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Huntington Beach, CA
Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach earns the B grade with 42 verified OTD quotes — one of the deepest datasets on this list.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 62% of quotes, avg $1,301
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 42
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Covina Valley Kia
Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Covina, CA
Covina Valley Kia holds the B grade across 20 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 65% of quotes, avg $1,719
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 20
See full review & verified quotes →
#9 — Kia Of Carson
Grade: B · Score: 80/100 · Carson, CA
Kia Of Carson earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the CA average. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 93% of quotes (avg $895).
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 93% of quotes, avg $895
- Listing accuracy: 2.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
See full review & verified quotes →
#10 — Kia Cerritos
Grade: C · Score: 73/100 · Cerritos, CA
Kia Cerritos carries the heaviest warnings on this list — add-ons appear on 78% of verified quotes, averaging $2,007, and quoted prices run 6.0% above the advertised listing. Anchor to the OTD, not the sticker.
- Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $115
- Add-ons: 78% of quotes, avg $2,007
- Listing accuracy: 6.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 27
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Kia dealers in the Los Angeles metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Kia Of Valencia (Santa Clarita, CA) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Audi Van Nuys (Los Angeles, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Pomona Kia (Pomona, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Van Nuys Kia (Los Angeles, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- First Kia Of Simi Valley (Simi Valley, CA) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Kia Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Trust Palmdale Kia (Palmdale, CA) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
Los Angeles Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Santa Monica | Santa Monica | A | 100 | $183 | $0 | 7 |
| 2 | Kia Of Alhambra | Alhambra | A | 100 | $85 | $0 | 6 |
| 3 | Citrus Motors Kia | Ontario | A | 91 | $85 | $861 | 14 |
| 4 | Tustin Kia | Tustin | A | 90 | $13 | $16 | 13 |
| 5 | Garden Grove Kia | Garden Grove | B | 87 | $0 | $283 | 13 |
| 6 | Car Pros Kia Glendale | Glendale | B | 86 | $85 | $602 | 21 |
| 7 | Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach | B | 85 | $85 | $1,301 | 42 |
| 8 | Covina Valley Kia | Covina | B | 82 | $85 | $1,719 | 20 |
| 9 | Kia Of Carson | Carson | B | 80 | $85 | $895 | 14 |
| 10 | Kia Cerritos | Cerritos | C | 73 | $85 | $2,007 | 27 |
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How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q2 2026.
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