Best Kia Dealerships in New Jersey, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 11 Kia dealers in New Jersey, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Bridgewater Kia (Bridgewater) is the highest-graded Kia dealer in New Jersey.
- Jack Daniels Kia (Paramus) carries the main watch-out — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $593 — 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 across New Jersey. 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 New Jersey 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 11 Kia Dealers in New Jersey
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Bridgewater Kia
Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Bridgewater, NJ
Bridgewater Kia is the top-graded Kia dealer in New Jersey by verified data — A grade, 93/100, based on 12 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $798 — above the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $299
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#2 — Matt Blatt Kia Of Toms River
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Toms River, NJ
Matt Blatt Kia Of Toms River adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.
- Doc fee: $138 — well below the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#3 — Sansone Jr’s 66 Kia
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Tinton Falls, NJ
Sansone Jr’s 66 Kia quotes prices within 0.4% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $895 — well above the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $259
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#4 — Manahawkin Kia
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Stafford Township, NJ
Manahawkin Kia’s $0 doc fee comes in well below the NJ average of $711 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#5 — Nutley Kia
Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Nutley, NJ
What Nutley Kia advertises is what its verified quotes show — within 0.2% of listing.
- Doc fee: $666 — below the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 44% of quotes, avg $520
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#6 — Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia
Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Keyport, NJ
Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia quoted prices 2.9% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $895 — well above the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $298
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#7 — Toms River Kia
Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Cherry Hill, NJ
At $230, Toms River Kia’s doc fee runs well under the NJ norm of $711.
- Doc fee: $230 — well below the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $95
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#8 — Kia Of Riverdale Nj
Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Riverdale, NJ
Kia Of Riverdale Nj earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the NJ average. The one watch-out: quotes ran 4.4% over listing.
- Doc fee: $676 — below the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $224
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#9 — Performance Kia Of Denville
Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Denville, NJ
Performance Kia Of Denville grades a B: a doc fee at or below the NJ average, but add-ons show on 43% of quotes (avg $342) — ask for an itemized OTD.
- Doc fee: $685 — below the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 43% of quotes, avg $342
- Listing accuracy: 5.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#10 — Fette Kia
Grade: C · Score: 78/100 · Clifton, NJ
Fette Kia grades a C — add-ons appear on 90% of verified quotes, averaging $359. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $898 — well above the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 90% of quotes, avg $359
- Listing accuracy: 3.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#11 — Jack Daniels Kia
Grade: C · Score: 76/100 · Paramus, NJ
Jack Daniels Kia grades a C — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $593. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $759 — above the NJ average of $711
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $593
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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New Jersey Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgewater Kia | Bridgewater | A | 93 | $798 | $299 | 12 |
| 2 | Matt Blatt Kia Of Toms River | Toms River | A | 92 | $138 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Sansone Jr’s 66 Kia | Tinton Falls | A | 91 | $895 | $259 | 5 |
| 4 | Manahawkin Kia | Stafford Township | A | 90 | $0 | $0 | 11 |
| 5 | Nutley Kia | Nutley | B | 89 | $666 | $520 | 9 |
| 6 | Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia | Keyport | B | 88 | $895 | $298 | 6 |
| 7 | Toms River Kia | Cherry Hill | B | 87 | $230 | $95 | 6 |
| 8 | Kia Of Riverdale Nj | Riverdale | B | 84 | $676 | $224 | 8 |
| 9 | Performance Kia Of Denville | Denville | B | 82 | $685 | $342 | 7 |
| 10 | Fette Kia | Clifton | C | 78 | $898 | $359 | 10 |
| 11 | Jack Daniels Kia | Paramus | C | 76 | $759 | $593 | 5 |
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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