Best Kia Dealerships in New Jersey, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 10 Kia dealers in New Jersey, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Toms River Kia (Cherry Hill) is the highest-graded Kia dealer in New Jersey.
- Manahawkin Kia (Stafford Township) earns the lowest grade among ranked dealers — verified data shows below-average transparency across 7 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 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.
Last updated October 9, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
The Best Kia Dealers in New Jersey
The best Kia dealer in New Jersey by verified out-the-door price data is Toms River Kia (Cherry Hill, NJ): A grade, 95/100 across 6 verified quotes, with a $689 doc fee, under the NJ average of $732.
Close behind:
- Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia (Keyport), A grade, 93/100 across 9 verified quotes, with quotes 4.0% below the advertised price.
- Matt Blatt Kia Of Toms River (Toms River), A grade, 93/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 10 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 — Toms River Kia
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Cherry Hill, NJ
Toms River Kia is the top-graded Kia dealer in New Jersey by verified data — A grade, 95/100, based on 6 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $689 — below the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $83
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#2 — Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia
Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Keyport, NJ
Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia quoted prices 4.0% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $733 — above the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $99
- Listing accuracy: 4.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#3 — Matt Blatt Kia Of Toms River
Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · 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: $689 — below the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Bridgewater Kia
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Bridgewater, NJ
Bridgewater Kia earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 8 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $798 — above the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 38% of quotes, avg $449
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#5 — Nutley Kia
Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Nutley, NJ
Nutley Kia quotes prices within 0.5% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $666 — below the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 44% of quotes, avg $520
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#6 — Kia Of Riverdale Nj
Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Riverdale, NJ
Kia Of Riverdale Nj earns a solid B on verified data — solid fundamentals. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 33% of quotes (avg $299).
- Doc fee: $985 — well above the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $299
- Listing accuracy: 4.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#7 — Performance Kia Of Denville
Grade: B · Score: 83/100 · Denville, NJ
Performance Kia Of Denville grades a B: solid fundamentals, but add-ons show on 44% of quotes (avg $355) — ask for an itemized OTD.
- Doc fee: $899 — well above the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 44% of quotes, avg $355
- Listing accuracy: 5.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#8 — Fette Kia
Grade: C · Score: 79/100 · Clifton, NJ
Fette Kia grades a C — add-ons appear on 89% of verified quotes, averaging $355. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $898 — well above the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 89% of quotes, avg $355
- Listing accuracy: 3.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#9 — Jack Daniels Kia
Grade: C · Score: 74/100 · Paramus, NJ
Jack Daniels Kia grades a C — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $643. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $774 — above the NJ average of $732
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $643
- Listing accuracy: 0.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#10 — Manahawkin Kia
Grade: F · Score: 52/100 · Stafford Township, NJ
Manahawkin Kia is the lowest-graded Kia dealer in New Jersey by verified data. Verified quotes show a pattern of below-average transparency. Bring data and be ready to walk.
- Doc fee: Not available
- Add-ons: 43% of quotes, avg $193
- Listing accuracy: 2.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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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).
New Jersey Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toms River Kia | Cherry Hill | A | 95 | $689 | $83 | 6 |
| 2 | Sansone Jr’s Keyport Kia | Keyport | A | 93 | $733 | $99 | 9 |
| 3 | Matt Blatt Kia Of Toms River | Toms River | A | 93 | $689 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Bridgewater Kia | Bridgewater | A | 91 | $798 | $449 | 8 |
| 5 | Nutley Kia | Nutley | B | 89 | $666 | $520 | 9 |
| 6 | Kia Of Riverdale Nj | Riverdale | B | 84 | $985 | $299 | 6 |
| 7 | Performance Kia Of Denville | Denville | B | 83 | $899 | $355 | 9 |
| 8 | Fette Kia | Clifton | C | 79 | $898 | $355 | 9 |
| 9 | Jack Daniels Kia | Paramus | C | 74 | $774 | $643 | 4 |
| 10 | Manahawkin Kia | Stafford Township | F | 52 | — | $193 | 7 |
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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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