B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs 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 · Colorado Springs, CO
Collected May 4, 2026May 9, 2026 · Updated Aug 3, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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The full story

Why Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 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.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$699 is $75 above the CO average of $624. 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.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs

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 transaction2 individual quotes

2026 Kia Sportage

SX PrestigeNew2 quotes
$44,455
$698doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs

  • Doc fee ($699) is at or below CO average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs charges a $699 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs earns Transparency Grade B (85.3/100).

What is Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs's doc fee?

Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CO average is $624. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs a good dealer?

Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs has a transparency score of 85.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Phil Long Kia Of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
58
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
CO avg$624
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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