Best Kia Dealerships in Maryland, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 7 Kia dealers in Maryland, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Koons Owings Mills Kia (Owings Mills) is the highest-graded Kia dealer in Maryland.
- Every ranked dealer earned an A — a strong statewide field with no major add-on or pricing red flags in verified quotes.
- 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 across Maryland. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded every Kia dealer in Maryland with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
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 7 Kia Dealers in Maryland
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Koons Owings Mills Kia
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Owings Mills, MD
Koons Owings Mills Kia is the top-graded Kia dealer in Maryland by verified data — A grade, 99/100, based on 8 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $763 — below the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#2 — Kia Of Waldorf
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Waldorf, MD
Kia Of Waldorf quoted prices 5.7% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $848 — above the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#3 — King Kia Of Laurel
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Laurel, MD
King Kia Of Laurel earns the A grade with 43 verified OTD quotes — one of the deepest datasets on this list.
- Doc fee: $726 — below the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 43
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#4 — Ourisman Automotive Group
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Frederick, MD
Ourisman Automotive Group keeps add-ons on just 7% of verified quotes — light for an A-grade dealer.
- Doc fee: $800 — above the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: 7% of quotes, avg $57
- Listing accuracy: 2.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
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#5 — Ourisman Kia Of Catonsville
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Woodlawn, MD
Ourisman Kia Of Catonsville quotes prices within 0.8% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $824 — above the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#6 — Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Chevy Chase, MD
Not one verified quote from Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda carried a dealer add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Doc fee: $554 — well below the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#7 — Hertrich Kia Of Easton
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Easton, MD
Verified quotes from Hertrich Kia Of Easton came in 12.7% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the MD average of $769
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 12.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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Kia Dealers by Metro in Maryland
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Kia dealers near each major Maryland market:
Maryland Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koons Owings Mills Kia | Owings Mills | A | 99 | $763 | $0 | 8 |
| 2 | Kia Of Waldorf | Waldorf | A | 99 | $848 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | King Kia Of Laurel | Laurel | A | 98 | $726 | $0 | 43 |
| 4 | Ourisman Automotive Group | Frederick | A | 98 | $800 | $57 | 14 |
| 5 | Ourisman Kia Of Catonsville | Woodlawn | A | 98 | $824 | $0 | 8 |
| 6 | Ourisman Kia Of Bethesda | Chevy Chase | A | 96 | $554 | $0 | 13 |
| 7 | Hertrich Kia Of Easton | Easton | A | 95 | $799 | $0 | 4 |
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: Q3 2026.
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