Kia · Braintree, Massachusetts · Ranked dealerships
Best Kia Dealerships in Massachusetts
Quirk Kia in Braintree ranks first in this editorial ranking of Massachusetts Kia dealers. It earns the highest CarThrive fee-transparency grade in the state, 92 out of 100 (A), with a $499 documentation fee that is included in its advertised prices and published on a dedicated fee page. Quirk Kia South in Marshfield posts the same 92 A grade and the same fee. Commonwealth Kia of Lawrence and Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington follow at 88 A. Dealers are ordered by fee-transparency grade first, then Google rating and review count, using figures checked in October 2026. CarThrive's publisher also handles marketing for Quirk Auto Dealers; Quirk's grades come from the same published rubric applied to every dealer in this guide.
By Sean Western · Published 2026-10-21Quirk Kia of Braintree is the editorial #1 pick in this selected 15-dealership sample. The order is set by Car Thrive editors, not computed from CARFAX or Google scores. A higher-rated dealership may appear lower in this editorial ranking. It is not a complete market comparison or a finding about pricing or sales quality.
Rankings at a glance
| Rank | Dealership | Google rating & review count | CARFAX rating & review count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Quirk Kia of BraintreeFee transparency: A · 92/100 | ||
| #2 | Quirk Kia SouthFee transparency: A · 92/100 | ||
| #3 | Commonwealth KiaFee transparency: A · 88/100 | ||
| #4 | Herb Chambers Kia of BurlingtonFee transparency: A · 88/100 | ||
| #5 | Wagner Kia of ShrewsburyFee transparency: B · 81/100 | ||
| #6 | McGovern Kia of NorwoodFee transparency: B · 81/100 | ||
| #7 | Kia North DanversFee transparency: B · 76/100 | ||
| #8 | Mastria KiaFee transparency: B · 75/100 | ||
| #9 | Route 6 Auto Mall KiaFee transparency: C · 73/100 | ||
| #10 | Balise KiaFee transparency: C · 71/100 | ||
| #11 | Kia of DartmouthFee transparency: C · 66/100 | ||
| #12 | Kia of AttleboroFee transparency: C · 60/100 | ||
| #13 | Pride Kia of LynnFee transparency: D · 58/100 | ||
| #14 | Cape & Islands Kia | ||
| #15 | Lev Kia of Framingham |
Dealership profiles
#1 · Quirk Kia of Braintree
280 Quincy Ave, Braintree, MA, 02184
Transparency grade 92 A, the highest of any Kia dealer in Massachusetts. $499 doc fee, included in advertised prices and published on a dedicated fee page. Google 4.2 stars from 822 reviews.
#2 · Quirk Kia South
955 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050
The same 92 A transparency grade and $499 fee as its Braintree sister store, with a 4.5-star Google rating from 215 reviews.
#3 · Commonwealth Kia
2 Commonwealth Dr, Lawrence, MA, 01841
88 A transparency grade with a $548 doc fee. Google 4.7 stars from 896 reviews, plus a 4.6 CARFAX rating from 3,252 reviews.
#4 · Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington
93 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803
88 A transparency grade; its $499 documentary preparation fee is itemized inside the advertised price. Google 4.4 stars from 1,308 reviews.
#5 · Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury
730 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 01545
The highest Google rating of any Massachusetts Kia dealer, 4.8 stars from 3,051 reviews, with an 81 B transparency grade and a $595 doc fee.
#6 · McGovern Kia of Norwood
105 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA, 02062
81 B transparency grade with a $595 doc fee itemized inside advertised prices. Google 4.7 stars from 2,255 reviews.
#7 · Kia North Danvers
181 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA, 01923
76 B transparency grade; the $599 fee is included in its published prices. Google 4.7 stars from 769 reviews.
#8 · Mastria Kia
1555 New State Hwy, Raynham, MA, 02767
75 B transparency grade with a $495 doc fee, one of the lowest in the state. Google 4.8 stars from 3,168 reviews.
#9 · Route 6 Auto Mall Kia
1049 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, Swansea, MA, 02777
73 C transparency grade with a $499 doc fee. The most-reviewed Kia dealer in the state on Google: 4.6 stars from 3,823 reviews.
#10 · Balise Kia
635 Riverdale St, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 01089
71 C transparency grade; its $784 combined doc and title prep fee is the highest in this guide. Google 4.6 stars from 1,129 reviews.
#11 · Kia of Dartmouth
143 Faunce Corner Mall Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747
66 C transparency grade with a $649 doc fee. Google 4.4 stars from 1,877 reviews.
#12 · Kia of Attleboro
795 Newport Ave, Attleboro, MA, 02703
60 C transparency grade with a $699 doc fee. Google 4.4 stars from 3,439 reviews.
#13 · Pride Kia of Lynn
793 Lynnway, Lynn, MA, 01905
58 D transparency grade with a $699 doc fee. Google 4.6 stars from 1,184 reviews.
#14 · Cape & Islands Kia
760 MA-28, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, 02664
Transparency grade in progress. Google 4.6 stars from 394 reviews and a 4.8 CARFAX rating from 749 reviews.
#15 · Lev Kia of Framingham
510 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, MA, 01701
Transparency grade in progress. Google 4.3 stars from 452 reviews.
Buying guidance
How this ranking works: Massachusetts Kia dealers are ordered by their CarThrive fee-transparency grade first, then by Google rating and review count. The transparency grade scores each dealer's own published pricing on five parts: fee level, whether the fee sits inside the advertised price, disclosure, consistency, and forced add-ons. Quirk Kia of Braintree and Quirk Kia South share the state's best grade, 92 out of 100 (A), with a $499 documentation fee included in advertised prices and published on a dedicated fee page. This is an editorial ranking, not a review-score order: on Google reviews alone, Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury (4.8 stars from 3,051 reviews) and Mastria Kia (4.8 stars from 3,168 reviews) lead the state, and Quirk Kia of Braintree (4.2 stars from 822 reviews) would place well down the list. Every figure was checked in October 2026. CarThrive's publisher also handles marketing for Quirk Auto Dealers; Quirk's grades come from the same published rubric applied to every dealer here.
How this ranking works
This is an editorial ranking of an editor-selected sample. The order is set by Car Thrive editors, not computed from CARFAX or Google scores. A higher-rated dealership may appear lower in this editorial ranking. Ratings and review counts are shown separately for comparison and do not determine the order. Read the editorial guidance for the reasoning behind the selections. CARFAX sources are optional. Missing ratings are marked as not yet verified; ratings without a citation are labeled source not supplied. Scores and counts are editor-attested third-party figures—not Car Thrive reviews, license checks, first-hand visits, or guarantees. Read recent sales-specific reviews and compare written out-the-door offers.
Each guide publication freezes its selected rating snapshots and order. Editors must preview and republish the guide to bring in updated linked dealership ratings or change the order.
Sources and verification dates
- Quirk Kia of Braintree — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Quirk Kia South — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Commonwealth Kia — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Commonwealth Kia — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-15
- Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury — GoogleChecked 2026-10-15
- McGovern Kia of Norwood — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- McGovern Kia of Norwood — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Kia North Danvers — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Kia North Danvers — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Mastria Kia — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Mastria Kia — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Route 6 Auto Mall Kia — GoogleChecked 2026-10-12
- Balise Kia — GoogleChecked 2026-10-15
- Kia of Dartmouth — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Kia of Dartmouth — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Kia of Attleboro — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Kia of Attleboro — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Pride Kia of Lynn — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-09
- Pride Kia of Lynn — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09
- Cape & Islands Kia — CARFAXChecked 2026-10-15
- Cape & Islands Kia — GoogleChecked 2026-10-15
- Lev Kia of Framingham — GoogleChecked 2026-10-09