Best Kia Dealerships in Tennessee, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 7 Kia dealers in Tennessee, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Cumberland Kia (Cookeville) is the highest-graded Kia dealer in Tennessee.
- Kia Of Chattanooga (Chattanooga) carries the main watch-out — add-ons appear on 60% of verified quotes, averaging $419 — 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 Tennessee. 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Cumberland Kia
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Cookeville, TN
Cumberland Kia is the top-graded Kia dealer in Tennessee by verified data — A grade, 96/100, based on 7 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $361 — well below the TN average of $674
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#2 — Greenway Kia Of Rivergate
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Nashville, TN
Greenway Kia Of Rivergate quoted prices 18.6% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the TN average of $674
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 18.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#3 — Parkside Kia
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Knoxville, TN
Parkside Kia adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.
- Doc fee: $726 — above the TN average of $674
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#4 — Greenway Kia Of Hickory Hollow
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Hickory Hollow, TN
Add-ons showed on only 14% of Greenway Kia Of Hickory Hollow’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.
- Doc fee: $800 — above the TN average of $674
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $898
- Listing accuracy: 3.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#5 — Kia Of Murfreesboro
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Murfreesboro, TN
Kia Of Murfreesboro earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 8 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — above the TN average of $674
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $150
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#6 — Kia Of Cleveland
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Cleveland, TN
Kia Of Cleveland earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 4 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $674 — at the TN average
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $625
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#7 — Kia Of Chattanooga
Grade: C · Score: 74/100 · Chattanooga, TN
Kia Of Chattanooga grades a C — add-ons appear on 60% of verified quotes, averaging $419. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the TN average of $674
- Add-ons: 60% of quotes, avg $419
- Listing accuracy: 7.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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Tennessee Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland Kia | Cookeville | A | 96 | $361 | $0 | 7 |
| 2 | Greenway Kia Of Rivergate | Nashville | A | 96 | $799 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | Parkside Kia | Knoxville | A | 95 | $726 | $0 | 11 |
| 4 | Greenway Kia Of Hickory Hollow | Hickory Hollow | A | 91 | $800 | $898 | 7 |
| 5 | Kia Of Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | A | 90 | $698 | $150 | 8 |
| 6 | Kia Of Cleveland | Cleveland | A | 90 | $674 | $625 | 4 |
| 7 | Kia Of Chattanooga | Chattanooga | C | 74 | $799 | $419 | 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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