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Best Kia Dealerships in Chicago, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Kia dealers in the Chicago metro. We graded every Kia dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.

17 Kia dealers in Chicago currently clear the data threshold. Here’s how they rank.

Last updated November 11, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.

What is the best Kia dealer in Chicago?

The best Kia dealer in Chicago by verified out-the-door price data is Gerald Kia North Aurora (North Aurora, IL): A grade, 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year, with 5 quotes from the past year behind the grade.

Close behind:

  1. Gerald Kia Of Matteson (Matteson), A grade, 99/100 across 12 quotes from the past year, with 12 quotes from the past year behind the grade.
  2. International Kia Of Orland (Orland Hills), A grade, 99/100 across 13 quotes from the past year, with 13 quotes from the past year behind the grade.

Best for:

  • No dealer fees: Schaumburg Kia (Schaumburg), confirmed by CarEdge to charge no doc fee or dealer-added fees.
  • Lowest dealer fees: Thomas Kia (Highland), $266.
  • No quoted add-ons: Thomas Kia (Highland), none in its 15 quotes from the past year.
  • Most quotes, past year: Berman Kia (Lincolnwood), 28 quotes from the past year behind its A.

Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.

Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.

Top 17 Kia Dealers in Chicago

Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.

#1 — Gerald Kia North Aurora

Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · North Aurora, IL

Gerald Kia North Aurora is the top-graded Kia dealer in the Chicago metro by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 5 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 5

See full review & verified quotes →

#2 — Gerald Kia Of Matteson

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Matteson, IL

Gerald Kia Of Matteson earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 12 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 12

See full review & verified quotes →

#3 — International Kia Of Orland

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Orland Hills, IL

International Kia Of Orland earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 13 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 13

See full review & verified quotes →

#4 — Mcgrath Kia Of Highland Park

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Highland Park, IL

Mcgrath Kia Of Highland Park earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 10 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 10

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#5 — Mcgrath Arlington Kia

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Palatine, IL

Mcgrath Arlington Kia earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 10 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 10

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#6 — Thomas Kia

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Highland, IN

Thomas Kia put no quoted add-ons on any of its 15 quotes from the past year — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.

  • Dealer fees: $266 — above the IN median of $251
  • Quoted add-ons: None in 15 quotes from the past year
  • Quotes, past year: 15

See full review & verified quotes →

#7 — Mcgrath Kia Of St. Charles

Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · St. Charles, IL

Mcgrath Kia Of St. Charles earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 13 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 13

See full review & verified quotes →

#8 — Palmen Kia Of Kenosha

Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Kenosha, WI

Not one of Palmen Kia Of Kenosha’s 4 quotes from the past year carried a quoted add-on — a clean record at the A grade.

  • Dealer fees: $499 — above the WI median of $497
  • Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
  • Quotes, past year: 4

See full review & verified quotes →

#9 — Castle Kia Mchenry

Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · McHenry, IL

Castle Kia Mchenry earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 10 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 10

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#10 — Berman Kia

Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Lincolnwood, IL

Berman Kia holds the A grade across 28 quotes from the past year — a substantial sample size.

  • Quotes, past year: 28

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#11 — Napleton River Oaks Kia

Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Lansing, IL

Napleton River Oaks Kia earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 6 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 6

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#12 — Berwyn Kia

Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Berwyn, IL

Berwyn Kia earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 13 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 13

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#13 — Mcgrath Automotive Group

Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Morton Grove, IL

Mcgrath Automotive Group earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 4 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 4

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#14 — Gerald Kia Of Naperville

Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Naperville, IL

Gerald Kia Of Naperville earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 8 quotes from the past year.

  • Quotes, past year: 8

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#15 — Schaumburg Kia

Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg Kia earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 7 quotes from the past year.

  • Dealer fees: $0 — confirmed by CarEdge: no dealer fees
  • Quotes, past year: 7

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#16 — Elgin Kia

Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Elgin, IL

Elgin Kia earns a solid B on verified data — solid fundamentals.

  • Quotes, past year: 6

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#17 — Michigan City Kia

Grade: C · Score: 78/100 · Michigan City, IN

Michigan City Kia grades a C — quoted add-ons appear on 83% of its quotes from the past year. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.

  • Dealer fees: $251 — at the IN median
  • Quoted add-ons: On 5 of 6 quotes from the past year (83%)
  • Quotes, past year: 6

See full review & verified quotes →

Limited Data

These Kia dealers in the Chicago metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough quotes from the past year to rank. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.

  • Classic Kia (Waukegan, IL) — based on 2 quotes from the past year. View dealer page
  • Graff Kia Of Chesterton (Burns Harbor, IN) — based on 2 quotes from the past year. View dealer page
  • Southlake Kia (Merrillville, IN) — based on 2 quotes from the past year. View dealer page
  • Palmen Auto Stores (Kenosha, WI) — based on 1 quote from the past year. View dealer page
  • Castle Cars (North Riverside, IL) — based on 1 quote from the past year. View dealer page
  • C.C.R. Auto Sales Inc (New Lenox, IL) — based on 1 quote from the past year. View dealer page
  • Napleton’s Kia Of Elmhurst (Elmhurst, IL) — based on 1 quote from the past year. View dealer page
  • World Kia Joliet (Joliet, IL) — based on 1 quote from the past year. View dealer page
  • Willowbrook Kia (Willowbrook, IL) — based on 2 quotes from the past year. View dealer page

About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index

Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:

  • Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
  • Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
  • Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
  • Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →

Chicago Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDealer FeesQuoted Add-onsQuotes, Past Year
1Gerald Kia North AuroraNorth AuroraA100——5
2Gerald Kia Of MattesonMattesonA99——12
3International Kia Of OrlandOrland HillsA99——13
4Mcgrath Kia Of Highland ParkHighland ParkA99——10
5Mcgrath Arlington KiaPalatineA99——10
6Thomas KiaHighlandA99$266None15
7Mcgrath Kia Of St. CharlesSt. CharlesA98——13
8Palmen Kia Of KenoshaKenoshaA98$499None4
9Castle Kia MchenryMcHenryA97——10
10Berman KiaLincolnwoodA97——28
11Napleton River Oaks KiaLansingA96——6
12Berwyn KiaBerwynA95——13
13Mcgrath Automotive GroupMorton GroveA90——4
14Gerald Kia Of NapervilleNapervilleA90——8
15Schaumburg KiaSchaumburgA90$0—7
16Elgin KiaElginB88——6
17Michigan City KiaMichigan CityC78$25183%6

For the live list, including dealers graded since this page last updated, see the live Kia dealer rankings near Chicago on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index.

Compare Kia Dealers in Other Metros

CarEdge has graded Kia dealers in 55 US metros using verified out-the-door quotes. Compare other markets:

How to Use This Data When You Shop

  1. Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
  2. Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
  3. Anchor to the OTD, not the advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
  4. Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.

Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.

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