Tips for Buying a New Kia from El Paso Kia Dealerships

Apr 16, 2015

Shopping for new Kia vehicles can be fun and exciting, as long as you take some time and do your homework. Before visiting Kia Dealerships in El Paso, take the time to review the following tips, as these could potentially save you thousands of dollars on your next new Kia.

Value Your Trade-In: There are online resources, also used by car dealers in El Paso, like Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds, where you can see the trade-in value and private resale value.
Learn the Value of the New Car: Using the same resources you used to value your trade-in, find out the actual value of the new Kia you desire. There is normally some price variance between the actual retail price shown on the vehicle’s sticker and what the dealership is willing to accept.
Prequalify for Financing: If you intend to purchase the new Kia, get prequalified for a new car loan from your bank or credit union. First, this lets you know your “credit limit” the lender is willing to borrow toward the purchase of a new Kia. Next, since you are already preapproved, you are able to walk into the dealership like you were a cash buyer, rather than a buyer needing financing.
Find Your New Car Online: Most El Paso Kia dealerships list their current new car inventories online. Shop around and find the dealer who has the model with the features and options you desire in the right color. In the event you cannot find what you are looking for, expand your search outside of the El Paso area. Authorized Kia dealers work with one another and exchange vehicles. Knowing where your new car is located allows you to go to your local Kia dealership, and tell them what you want and which dealer has it in stock.
Test Drive the Car: Take the time to test drive the vehicle. If you do not like how it handles, or feel uncomfortable in the car, do not buy it.
Attempt to Negotiate a Lower Price: Since you are already prequalified and have researched new vehicle values, use this information to your advantage to try to get a lower price.
Review Dealer Financing: Before closing on the deal, take the time to see what interest rate the dealer offers on financing. If it is lower than what you were prequalified for, use dealer financing. If not, you already locked in your rate and loan with your bank or credit union.
Review All Contracts and Paperwork: Take the time to read through all contacts and paperwork before you sign. If you are not sure about something, ask for clarification.
Take Delivery of Your New Kia: Schedule a time to take delivery of the new Kia and have the dealership give you a demonstration of all of the features on your new Kia. Closing the sale and taking delivery does not have to be done on the same day.

Feel free to shop our online inventories, and contact Integrity Kia in El Paso at 915-859-2982 if you have any questions or need further assistance in finding your new Kia vehicle.