Alm Kia South

Name: ALM Kia South
Address: 4310 Jonesboro Road, Union City, GA, 30291, US
Telephone: 478-217-7230
Price range: Doc Fee: $995
Rating: 4.0

Union City, GA13 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 9, 2025 - Feb 7, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 80.1/100

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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.

$995

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$737

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.

$1,677

Alm Kia South Data-Driven Review

Based on 13 verified OTD quotes collected between Aug 2025 and Feb 2026, Alm Kia South earns a Grade B transparency score of 80.1/100. Their doc fee of $995 is $378 above the GA average ($617). Add-ons average $737 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,677.

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.62

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.72

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 ($995) is $396 above GA average ($599)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $737 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995

GA 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.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	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.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige	$42,521	—	$995	$1,995	View
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige	$39,890	$1,677	$995	None	View
2023 Kia EV6 GT	$11,831	—	$995	$2,590	—
2025 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box	$55,450	—	$995	None	View
2022 Acura RDX	$44,329	—	$595	$1,994	View
2022 Acura RDX A-Spec Package	$46,329	—	$995	$2,998	View

2024 Kia Carnival

SX Prestige

$42,521

Doc Fee$995

Add-ons$1,995

Savings—

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2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

SX-Prestige

$39,890

Doc Fee$995

Add-onsNone

Savings$1,677

View Original OTD Quote

2023 Kia EV6

$11,831

Doc Fee$995

Add-ons$2,590

Savings—

2025 Ford F-150

XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box

$55,450

Doc Fee$995

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2022 Acura RDX

$44,329

Doc Fee$595

Add-ons$1,994

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2022 Acura RDX

A-Spec Package

$46,329

Doc Fee$995

Add-ons$2,998

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

paint and fabavg $1,098

3 quotes

motor trend certificationavg $1,997

2 quotes

alm vip clubavg $1,295

1 quote

motor vehicle certificationavg $995

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alm Kia South's doc fee?

Alm Kia South charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The GA average is $617. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alm Kia South add mandatory add-ons?

Alm Kia South adds an average of $737 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 Alm Kia South a good dealer?

Alm Kia South has a transparency score of 80.1/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 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 ($995) is well above average ($617)

Tips for Alm Kia South

💰Doc fee is $597 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
⚠️Expect ~$737 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 13
Recent (12mo): 13
Complete Data: 13

What to Expect

When shopping at Alm Kia South:

Expect a doc fee around $995
Add-ons may total around $737
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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