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Best Kia Dealerships in Tampa, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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Key Takeaways

  • 9 Kia dealers in Tampa graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
  • Sunset Kia Of Sarasota is the highest-graded Kia dealer in the Tampa metro.
  • Lokey Kia has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 55% of verified quotes, averaging $222 — 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 Tampa 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.

9 Kia dealers in Tampa currently clear the data threshold. Here’s how they rank.

Last updated September 30, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.

The Best Kia Dealers in Tampa

The best Kia dealer in Tampa by verified out-the-door price data is Sunset Kia Of Sarasota (Sarasota, FL): A grade, 99/100 across 9 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.

Close behind:

  1. Courtesy Kia Of Brandon (Tampa), A grade, 96/100 across 8 verified quotes, with a $799 doc fee, under the FL average of $976.
  2. Crown Kia (Pinellas Park), A grade, 91/100 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 9 Kia Dealers in Tampa

Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.

#1 — Sunset Kia Of Sarasota

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Sarasota, FL

Sunset Kia Of Sarasota is the top-graded Kia dealer in the Tampa metro by verified data — A grade, 99/100, based on 9 verified OTD quotes.

  • Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 5.7% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 9

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#2 — Courtesy Kia Of Brandon

Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Tampa, FL

Courtesy Kia Of Brandon quotes prices within 0.0% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.

  • Doc fee: $799 — below the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $350
  • Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 8

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#3 — Crown Kia

Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Pinellas Park, FL

Crown Kia adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.

  • Doc fee: $1196 — well above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

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#4 — Century Kia

Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Tampa, FL

What Century Kia advertises is what its verified quotes show — within 0.7% of listing.

  • Doc fee: $999 — above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: 46% of quotes, avg $849
  • Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 13

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#5 — Regal Kia

Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Lakeland, FL

Regal Kia earns a solid B on verified data — solid fundamentals. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 33% of quotes (avg $582).

  • Doc fee: $989 — above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $582
  • Listing accuracy: 4.2% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 6

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#6 — Kia Of Wesley Chapel

Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Zephyrhills, FL

Not one verified quote from Kia Of Wesley Chapel carried a dealer add-on — a clean record at the B grade.

  • Doc fee: $1298 — well above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 4

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#7 — Gettel Kia Bradenton

Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Bradenton, FL

Gettel Kia Bradenton quoted prices 3.0% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.

  • Doc fee: $1150 — above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $125
  • Listing accuracy: 3.0% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 16

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#8 — Ken Ganley Kia New Port Richey

Grade: B · Score: 83/100 · New Port Richey, FL

Verified quotes from Ken Ganley Kia New Port Richey came in 4.0% under the advertised listing.

  • Doc fee: $1230 — well above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: 37% of quotes, avg $355
  • Listing accuracy: 4.0% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 19

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#9 — Lokey Kia

Grade: C · Score: 79/100 · Clearwater, FL

Lokey Kia grades a C — add-ons appear on 55% of verified quotes, averaging $222. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.

  • Doc fee: $1123 — above the FL average of $976
  • Add-ons: 55% of quotes, avg $222
  • Listing accuracy: 3.6% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 22

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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).

Tampa Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDoc FeeAdd-OnsQuotes
1Sunset Kia Of SarasotaSarasotaA99$999$09
2Courtesy Kia Of BrandonTampaA96$799$3508
3Crown KiaPinellas ParkA91$1196$04
4Century KiaTampaB88$999$84913
5Regal KiaLakelandB88$989$5826
6Kia Of Wesley ChapelZephyrhillsB88$1298$04
7Gettel Kia BradentonBradentonB87$1150$12516
8Ken Ganley Kia New Port RicheyNew Port RicheyB83$1230$35519
9Lokey KiaClearwaterC79$1123$22222

For the live list, including dealers graded since this page last updated, see the live Kia dealer rankings near Tampa on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.

Compare Kia Dealers in Other Metros

CarEdge has graded Kia dealers in 44 US metros using verified out-the-door quotes. Compare other markets:

How to Use This Data When You Shop

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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