How much will you spend?

[moinmoin]

Pardon me if I'm wrong, English major here. But let's compare the Optima EX. In Canada, it starts at $28,695; that's equivalent to $23,146 US. In the US, the EX starts at $25,440, so about 10% higher than the Canadian cost. So if the Stinger is also 10% higher here, that means the top trim will start at $46,200. And remember, the Canadian version is AWD--they aren't getting the RWD at all--so that might mean something less for the RWD. Yeah, sure, they'll price it at what the market will bear, but if they're paying attention to the questionnaires they sent out and watching things like this forum, they probably already know our market won't bear anything outrageously high. Or at least we can hope. (Not that the prices in Australia give us a great deal of hope.) Let's just say I'm not spending any of my car money on anything else until the contract's signed.

You are not wrong, and I am not defending anybody. I am just stating facts. Conversion pricing is not applicable here. It is my observation (maybe I am wrong now) that the Dollar Pricing differs "usually" by 10-15%. I am not talking Value, because @ roughly 25%, some cars are technically cheaper north of the border, on the other hand, as I said before, Toyota, Hondas, Ford, GM, BUILT in Canada are cheaper in US. Go figure.
In the case of KIA, consider, that KIA vehicles are much more prevalent in US than Canada - so far. It will change, but that may also have a bearing on their pricing strategies.

Anyway, we can talk about it until the cows come home, but I doubt we'll change anything. I hope you all get waht you are looking for. Over and out.

 

[moinmoin]

I would like to add that I hope to be driving in my either $42,000 or $46,200 Stinger GT AWD when I get an email notification resurrecting these pricing threads telling me what a moron I was.

I just don't have "high" hopes.

Naaa, if you really want it and can afford it, go for it. Damn the torpedos.
I bought a 4.6 liter F150 in 1998 for just about $37,000. Because I wanted it. And still have it. No regrets. So there.

 

[eljay]

I agree, moinmoin, the talk won't change anything (and at this point I'm not counting on a bargain) but, gee, talk is not only cheap, it's kinda fun. And anything that gets an old humanities geek like me interested in maths has to be a good thing, right?

 

[moinmoin]

I agree, moinmoin, the talk won't change anything (and at this point I'm not counting on a bargain) but, gee, talk is not only cheap, it's kinda fun. And anything that gets an old humanities geek like me interested in maths has to be a good thing, right?

Yep it is kinda fun to spar verbally. But I also understand the frustration when desire and wallet don't quite match. Or when common sense interferes, as in, I have the funds, just don't value the object for what they want. Decisions, decisions.
I don't really "need" 370 hp, but I want it and the package it comes in. I know you are going to get yours.

 

[Skyguy]

I've said this before, but the fact of the matter is that Kia don't care about the yank market, so they are going to price them high and rape you for all that you are worth on price. Soz.

 

[moinmoin]

I've said this before, but the fact of the matter is that Kia don't care about the yank market, so they are going to price them high and rape you for all that you are worth on price. Soz.

Right, Kia manufacturing happens in South Korea, Georgia, USA, and Slovakia. I don't see Australia on the list. To create jobs tells you something about a companies commitments. And besides, the MSRP is not finalized yet, whether in Canada or US. The Power of Surpise. Hang in there.

 

[Bamm1]

Naaa, if you really want it and can afford it, go for it. Damn the torpedos.
I bought a 4.6 liter F150 in 1998 for just about $37,000. Because I wanted it. And still have it. No regrets. So there.

For me its about realistic pricing from a company that shouldn't be delusional about where it fits into the car market. Lets be honest, most people are looking at the Stinger because it was supposed to be a "bargain", not because its their dream car. No automotive news outlet had a price estimate anywhere near 50k. There is a reason for that and Kia should take heed of it.

 

[STNGRNV]

For me its about realistic pricing from a company that shouldn't be delusional about where it fits into the car market. Lets be honest, most people are looking at the Stinger because it was supposed to be a "bargain", not because its their dream car. No automotive news outlet had a price estimate anywhere near 50k. There is a reason for that and Kia should take heed of it.

This^^^^^ I will only buy the Stinger if the price is right. This is the only time I have ever looked twice at a Kia. So if the math doesn't add up I'll go elsewhere (probably Buick). I'm not even a car snob, but I would rather buy a used luxury brand than a new expensive Kia.