Transparency Verdict
Courtesy Kia earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Tampa, FL
Collected Feb 12, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
The full story
Why Courtesy Kia earned this grade
Between February 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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
3 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$599 is $315 below the FL average of $914. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $993 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.
TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.
! Where to push back
1 thingAdd-ons are baked into almost every deal
78% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,540. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.
9 verified OTD quotes from Courtesy Kia
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
5 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Courtesy Kia
- This dealer often adds $1,198 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Courtesy Kia charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Courtesy Kia charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $1,198 in dealer add-ons when present. Courtesy Kia earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).
What is Courtesy Kia's doc fee?
Courtesy Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The FL average is $914. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Courtesy Kia add mandatory add-ons?
Courtesy Kia adds an average of $1,198 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 Courtesy Kia a good dealer?
Courtesy Kia has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD 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 Courtesy Kia in Tampa, FL, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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
Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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