A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Janesville Kia earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Janesville, WI
Collected Dec 31, 2025Jul 31, 2026 · Updated Aug 7, 2026

Location

Janesville, WI

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CarEdge Certified — Janesville Kia, Grade A, score 90 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Janesville Kia qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 9 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Janesville Kia earned this grade

Between December 2025 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

1 thing

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."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$399 is $1 above the WI average of $398. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons show up on most deals

56% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $399. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

9 verified OTD quotes from Janesville 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

3 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2027 Kia Telluride

X-Line SX PrestigeNew4 quotes
$60,317
$300doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,170
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Kia Carnival

SXNew4 quotes
$49,500
$399doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,626
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

$38,757
$694doc fee$399add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $399
5 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Janesville Kia

  • Minor add-ons (~$222) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($399) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Janesville Kia charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Janesville Kia charges a $399 documentation fee and averages $222 in dealer add-ons when present. Janesville Kia earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Janesville Kia's doc fee?

Janesville Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $399. The WI average is $398. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Janesville Kia add mandatory add-ons?

Janesville Kia adds an average of $222 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 Janesville Kia a good dealer?

Janesville Kia has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. 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 Janesville Kia in Janesville, WI, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
67
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$399
WI avg$398
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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