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Kia Sorento Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#125 of 174
Buying Soon by flipper24
Jul 22, 2005 (7:25 pm)
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I closed a deal over the phone today for pickup MON July 25th. I have three local Kia Dealerships in my area. I worked with one until I felt I had them as low as they "say" they would go ($24,000). I then called the next dealer and they beat them by $1000. I planned on around 22,500, so I am a bit higher but I the third dealer said he could not beat $23,000.
 
Here are the specs:
Brand new, Silver, '05 EX, Luxury Pkg., ABS, Cargo Tray, First Aid Kit, Mudflaps, and they have to tint the front windows to match the back.
Price = $23,000 CASH does NOT include TTL.
I may try to get them to add the spoiler just before I sign the papers, just as an added kicker. p.s. This is in Nebraska. Is this a good deal???
#126 of 174
Re: Deals in the Minneapolis Area - [barndoor] by agp
Jul 23, 2005 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: barndoor (Jul 10, 2005 7:03 am)

Joe - There was no dealer prep fee on the Sorento but there was a problem. I decided to lease the vehicle and found that the residual value (48 month lease) used to compute the monthly payment was an abysmal 36%. I had also been looking at a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the residual for a similar term was 47% which brought the payment on the Jeep down significantly. My choice became simple. While I liked the Kia and all that you got for your money, it did not make economic sense. Car for car, I have to say the Jeep feels more secure and solid and clearly the auto community believes it will retain its value more than a Kia Sorento will. I ended up leasing the Jeep Grand Cherokee and am very happy with it.
#127 of 174
Buying Soon by flipper24
Jul 23, 2005 (1:52 pm)
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I forgot to add to post #125 that it is a 4X4.
#129 of 174
bought in AZ by benhur
Aug 24, 2005 (12:42 pm)
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I just purchased a few days ago from Avondale Kia in the Phoenix area after emailing and calling few dealers.
 
Radiant Red/Grey 2005 Sorento EX 4X2
 
Luxury Package
Auto Trans
ABS
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Tray
Rear Spoiler
Tinted windows
Tow hitch
Side Step
Security System
 
With the $2000 rebate and dealer savings I was quoted 21,000 (msrp 27,925) not including TTL and so I went with it. The buying experience was good it was the financing part that they tried to make some more on. They added their detailing service and only presented 4 financing options. I told them I wanted the fifth that didn't include their insurance, service, etc. Overall a good buying experience.
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looking to buy... need help by rickyt2
Dec 12, 2005 (3:28 pm)
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I am looking to buy a 2005 Kia Sorento EX, with 4wheel drive, and ABS, with Luxury package, side bars, and tow hitch.
MSRP after options & dest. charge is $30,045.
Invoice (after options) I believe is $$27,793.
 
I know there is a cashback of 2500 on the 4wd OR 2.9% (APR)for 60 months. (although I read somewhere this may be 1.9% now... not sure...
 
what can I realistically expext to pay? (excluding cash back & special aprs) THANKS!!!
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found one... which state would I pay sales tax in... by rickyt2
Dec 19, 2005 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: rickyt2 (Dec 12, 2005 3:28 pm)

I wanted to follow up on my last post.
I have found a 2005 4wd Kia Sorento EX.
has ABS, Luxury package, load leveling, rear spoiler, first aid kit... the price I have been offered (after $2500 man. rebate and $170 doc fee) is $25,900. does this sound like good deal? also I live in AR and I am buying in OK... how does sales tax work in that case? which state would I pay in?
#132 of 174
Re: found one... which state would I pay sales tax in... [rickyt2] by lok888
Dec 19, 2005 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: rickyt2 (Dec 19, 2005 10:16 am)

I think the price is good. I paid $26000 (out the door price) for my full loaded 2003 Sorento (same equipments like yours) three years ago. I didn't want self-levelizer but dealer had only one fully loaded in the lot. The price was just dealer discount, no rebate and incentive back then.
 
You pay the AR sales tax once you register it in your state where you live now. The DMV will figure out the market value to determine the sales tax you need to pay. So is this cheaper if you buy in OK than AR after tax?
#133 of 174
Re: Buying Soon [flipper24] by drbenj
Dec 23, 2005 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: flipper24 (Jul 22, 2005 7:25 pm)

I just closed a deal (in CT) on a Black 2005 EX, Luxury Pkg, ABS, Cargo Tray, First aid kit, Spoiler, Tow Hitch (I had them add in, TTL--> out the door at $23,550.
 
They tried to nail me on financing thru their bank. I walked out, they called me back; told me they'd sell it at that price if I got my own financing which I did. After reading a ton on the internet these past few days, the lesson learned is NEVER finance thru the dealer. They're moaning that they're losing money on the deal, but I believe Kia is giving the dealers large incentives to get rid of 2005 stock.
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2005 Kia Sorento EX by cwpost
Feb 01, 2006 (6:40 am)
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I just paid $21,386 for a 05 green and beige Sorento EX 4x4 auto, with ABS, sunroof, cd and cassette, and cruise control. There are a number of these at Kia Dealers in New York. I traded in an 02 Sportage. I have to say the ride is so much smoother than I expected. Acceleration is great as are the brakes.

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