How to Shop Stress-Free for a New Kia from Your El Paso Dealership

Mar 12, 2015

Shopping for a new Kia from your local El Paso car dealer is supposed to be fun and exciting. If you are stressed out by the idea of looking for a new Kia Soul or other Kia vehicle, it might be because you are attempting to shop for your new Kia, get it financed, and drive it home, all on the same day. Taking this approach is overwhelming because you end up wasting an entire day, sometimes more, just to buy a new car. It is much better to take a more relaxed approach to finding your next new Kia Optima or other car.

Start your new Kia vehicle shopping by browsing online at local El Paso Kia dealers to learn about current models, features, and options. While you are doing this, make a wish list of the packages and options you would like in your new Kia. In addition, compare interior and exterior colors and upholstery options, as well as wheel and tire options, and make a note of which ones you prefer.

The next step is to check out the online inventories available from the Kia dealership in El Paso. Most dealers provide the same information online as is found on the window stickers of the vehicles sitting on their car lots. For instance, you can find out how many white Kia Sorento models the dealer has in stock, along with which features and options each one has.

Once you have narrowed down your vehicle selection to a few models, the next step for stress-free shopping is to get prequalified for financing. Taking the time to fill out the paperwork from the convenience of your home is a big time saver. Lenders let you know ahead of time exactly how much they will finance on your new Kia vehicle. Further, you know how much of a down payment you are going to need, or if you even require one, like if you are trading in your current vehicle.

If you have a trade-in, take the time to value it before heading to the El Paso Kia dealership. There are useful resources online, like Kelley Blue Book, to give you a good idea of what your current vehicle is worth and which allow you to compare trade-in values to private resale values. Sometimes it is more beneficial to sell the vehicle yourself than trade it in, because you can get more money.

Lastly, it is time to schedule a test drive and visit your local Kia car dealer. Remember to bring along any printed information, notes, pre-approved loan papers, and other paperwork, like your list of features and options you want. Remember, if you test drive the vehicle and discover you do not like how it handles or performs, you are not obligated to buy that vehicle. You are free to choose another Kia model instead.

If you have any questions, or need assistance using our online financing option or shopping for Kia vehicles online, contact us directly, here at Integrity Kia, at 915-856-2982.