Transparency Verdict
Billion Kia of Rapid City earns a B.
Early read: mostly fair.
Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Rapid City, SD
Collected Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Billion Kia of Rapid City earned this grade
Between August 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
1 thingDoc fee is in line with the market
At $249, their doc fee sits at or just under the SD average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
! Where to push back
1 thingThe listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 5.4% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,890 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
2 verified OTD quotes from Billion Kia of Rapid City
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Billion Kia of Rapid City
- 1 of 2 quotes included $2,936 in add-ons (Accessories, Limited Warranty, Theft Protection), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($249) is at or below SD average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Billion Kia of Rapid City charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Billion Kia of Rapid City charges a $249 documentation fee and averages $1,468 in dealer add-ons when present. Billion Kia of Rapid City earns Transparency Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
What is Billion Kia of Rapid City's doc fee?
Billion Kia of Rapid City charges a typical documentation fee of $249. The SD average is $290. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Billion Kia of Rapid City add mandatory add-ons?
Billion Kia of Rapid City adds an average of $1,468 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Billion Kia of Rapid City a good dealer?
Billion Kia of Rapid City earns a Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Billion Kia of Rapid City has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Billion Kia of Rapid City in Rapid City, SD, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
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