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Kia Sedona Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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I bought one! by ekoegler
Jan 19, 2006 (5:05 pm)
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Well,
 
Like I indicated in my last post, I did finally buy the new Kia. I got a Claret Red EX w/ gray interior with the power and luxury package. I would have bought the upgraded entertainment system if Kia had bothered to release it when the car came out. The stock stereo is not so impressive, so hopefully the next one they offer has a bit more oomph...
 
I ended up paying $800 under invoice, for a price of $27,130. I think that's pretty good, I'm sure some people could go lower, as the dealer never said "no" to my offers, which is a clear indication that there was some barganining room left. But still, I got what I wanted, and they made a profit I'm sure, so we're all happy.
 
Incidently, Kia is running some sort of incentive program on the '06's until the end of January, so if you're on the fence, now might be a good time.
 
FYI, I purchased from Steve Castrucci in Cincy, OH, and I would recommend them again to anyone looking for a fair deal.
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Re: I bought one! [ekoegler] by bluedevils
Jan 20, 2006 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: ekoegler (Jan 19, 2006 5:05 pm)

Was this a straight purchase, or trade-in involved?
 
What was the MSRP on your Sedona? Was the dealer invoice figure you had from research the same as what the dealer showed you? E.g. any regional advertising in there that you weren't aware of etc.
 
$800 under invoice sounds awfully good since this new model is so new on the market.
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Re: I bought one! [bluedevils] by ekoegler
Jan 20, 2006 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Jan 20, 2006 9:36 am)

This was a straight purchase, cash. I didn't require financing through Kia. The MSRP on my model is $29,665 (that includes the $670 dest charge).
 
The research didn't jive with the real invoice, until you find out that in Ohio, there is a $535 advertising fee tacked on the invoice, I don't know if this is true for all parts of the country, so if you remove that from the equation, I got it for $265 under invoice. Still a great deal. And according to the various sites I read (including carbuyingtips.com) advertising fees listed on the invoice are legit, and true dealer cost.
 
One dealer I spoke with indicated that Kia is offereing incentives to dealers right now on the '06, since they are offering massive incenstives ($5K) on the '05. I wouldn't buy an '05 though.
 
I truly believe this Kia (excluding the Radio) is the best minivan on the market, at any price.
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Re: I bought one! [ekoegler] by averigejoe
Jan 20, 2006 (11:24 pm)
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Replying to: ekoegler (Jan 20, 2006 5:51 pm)

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Re: I bought one! [ekoegler] by jiminva
Jan 23, 2006 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: ekoegler (Jan 20, 2006 5:51 pm)

Hi, I too am shopping the Kia Sedona Ex with Luxury package and the Honda Odyssey Ex with leather, I see in your earlier posting about the deal you got on the Kia, that you mentioned that you got the Honda dealer down to close to invoice, what is your understanding of what invoice is on the Honda Ex with leather? Your posting have been helpful I know you said you did a cash deal but did either discuss financing ranges with you?
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Re: I bought one! [jiminva] by ekoegler
Jan 23, 2006 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: jiminva (Jan 23, 2006 11:08 am)

Invoice: $23,700
Power: $890
Luxury: $2135
Destination Charge: $670
Advertising Fee: $535
 
Never talked financing, the deals weren't very good. I would recommend financing on your own anyway with a reputable internet or local bank. Most dealers charge a pre-payment penalty.
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Re: Kia Sedona: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [steve_] by blueskiesmom
Jan 26, 2006 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 28, 2003 9:04 am)

We just took delivery of the last 05 Regency Blue Sedona in the Kansas City area from Jack Miller Kia for under $15,500.00. We were happy untill they took it out to gas it up and do a final detail for delivery. The porter must have hit the concrete island at the gas station, it came back with minor collision damage to the rt doors below the moulding with small scratches and a paint chip. The affected area is about the size of a basebal on each door. The salesman tried to deny that they did it, and begrudgingly said they would "take care of it anyway". They will send a paintless dent guy out to fix the dent, and I have to go back up there to have a paint repair guy paint over the chip. I was very dissapointed. When I asked for something in writing to that effect he said "well you could burn us on the survey but that affects the whole dealership". He is very worried about the follow up survey that kia does.
I really want to be honest on the survey, NO ONE there was nice enough for me to even consider lying for them BUT this will likely sour my relationship with the dealer, and if one day I need some help getting something done on the van it will not be there. I know that salesman can twist arms around the service department and help behind the scenes for customers they like. I have never bought a new car before, can anyone offer an opinion of what I should do on the survey?
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Re: Kia Sedona: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [blueskiesmom] by cheapisgood
Jan 27, 2006 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: blueskiesmom (Jan 26, 2006 5:13 am)

IMO you bought a brand new vehicle. Do not let the dealer repair such. The dentless guy cannot fix paint chips and you have to do all the work to get the repair department to fix the dent properly and paint the vehicle.
The dealer owes a full repair. Take the vehicle to a good shop, get an estimate (including repair time), charge the dealership for a car rental and repair. If the dealer balks, talk to the owner and let them know you are taking them to small claims court and you will claim a "dimunition in the value of the vehicle." That should get their attention.
 
In addition, Sales and Service are not interrelated and be honest on your survey. If the owner of the dealership (or at least the GM) knows you will fight back, he will not push you around even if you do have to take the car back for a repair.
 
BTW- I am an insurance adjuster and this is well within your rights. Don't tolerate a bully of a dealer!
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Re: Kia Sedona: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [blueskiesmom] by joanc
Jan 29, 2006 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: blueskiesmom (Jan 26, 2006 5:13 am)

Hello, I wanted to reply to your post because I, too, live in the K.C. area and get all my warranty work done on my Sedona EX at the dealership you mentioned. (So far, we've been pretty satisfied.) But don't let them yank you around...there are always other dealers to go to for your warranty work! Also, I almost hate to ask you this, but, did you pay 14K for an '05 LX or EX? The reason I ask is because another K.C. dealership ran an ad in Saturday's (1/28) K.C. Star selling new '05 LX's for $12,500. That's about the best price I've heard of, and I bet you could still get it for less! Good luck!
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price for new 2006 sedona Ex with power and luxury packaage by jiminva
Jan 31, 2006 (6:01 pm)
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Hi wanted to report that I purchased in Virginia a new Kia Sedona EX with power package and luxury package for $27,500.00, plus a processing fee of $399.00 they provided financing at 6.69%, I had to go to a dealership on the the side of the state, as the local dealership would not touch that price.

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