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Kia Of Old Saybrook

Old Saybrook, CT11 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Sep 15, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025Claim this page
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 88/100
Shop Inventory860-365-6425Website
Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.
$899
Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.
+0.0%
Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.
$997

Kia Of Old Saybrook Data-Driven Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes collected between Sep 2025 and Oct 2025, Kia Of Old Saybrook earns a Grade B transparency score of 88/100. Their doc fee of $899 is $400 above the national average ($499). Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $997.

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.60
Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100
Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100
Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100
  • ✓Doc fee ($899) is $300 above CT average ($599)
  • ✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • ✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
CT avg$599
National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

2025 Kia Sportage

X-Line Prestige

$48,000
Doc Fee$899
Add-onsNone
Savings$997
View Original OTD Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kia Of Old Saybrook's doc fee?

Kia Of Old Saybrook charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The state average is $499. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Kia Of Old Saybrook a good dealer?

Kia Of Old Saybrook has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($899) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Kia Of Old Saybrook

  • 💰Doc fee is $501 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • ✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes
11
Recent (12mo)
11
Complete Data
11

What to Expect

When shopping at Kia Of Old Saybrook:

  • Expect a doc fee around $899
  • OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing
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