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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Peltier Kia Tyler 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Tyler, TX
Collected Jan 7, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026 · Updated Oct 6, 2026

Location

Tyler, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Peltier Kia Tyler, Grade A, score 94 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Peltier Kia Tyler qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 12 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Peltier Kia Tyler earned this grade

Between January 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $155, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 17% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $648. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 3.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

12 verified OTD quotes from Peltier Kia Tyler

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

8 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes

2026 Kia Carnival

SXNew3 quotes
$50,125
$155doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Kia Sorento

LXNew2 quotes
$33,633
$155doc fee—Saved $3,967
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia Sorento

LXNew
$29,074
$155doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

X-Line HybridNew
$42,322
$155doc fee$3,889mandatory
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

SX-PrestigeUsed
$60,692
$155doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Niro

Used
$28,155
$305doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia Telluride

2 quotes
$52,875
$305doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,595
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

$34,550
$305doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $2,894
2 quotes
paint protectionavg $995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($155) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Peltier Kia Tyler

  • 2 of 12 quotes included $7,778 in add-ons (Accessories, Paint Protection), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($155) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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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 Peltier Kia Tyler charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Peltier Kia Tyler charges a $155 documentation fee and averages $648 in dealer add-ons when present. Peltier Kia Tyler earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).

What is Peltier Kia Tyler's doc fee?

Peltier Kia Tyler charges a typical documentation fee of $155. The TX average is $239. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Peltier Kia Tyler add mandatory add-ons?

Peltier Kia Tyler adds an average of $648 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 Peltier Kia Tyler a good dealer?

Peltier Kia Tyler has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Peltier Kia Tyler in Tyler, TX, that has meant 12 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 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$155
TX avg$239
National avg$404

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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