Kia Stinger Price

[Sting]

Oh, If anyone seriously talking about owning one then if you have not checked this one out

http://www.caradvice.com.au/556276/...quipment-details-revealed-in-leaked-bulletin/

 

[Nujee]

I think this car, fully loaded will touch 60k in Aus. I am going to toss up between the 200 GTLine (top of the range for the 2.0 T) and the 330S (mid range 3.3 V6). My colour pref has to be the Grey with Red interior. Would be nuts. Full disclosure- I will cross shop this with a Skoda 206 (V6) or the 162 (2.0T) Superb.

 

[app_master]

I think this car, fully loaded will touch 60k in Aus. I am going to toss up between the 200 GTLine (top of the range for the 2.0 T) and the 330S (mid range 3.3 V6). My colour pref has to be the Grey with Red interior. Would be nuts. Full disclosure- I will cross shop this with a Skoda 206 (V6) or the 162 (2.0T) Superb.

No V6 in the Skoda 206, it is still a 2.0l 4cyl petrol with a different tune.

 

[Nujee]

No V6 in the Skoda 206, it is still a 2.0l 4cyl petrol with a different tun

Yea look depending on where the 2.0T lands in terms of power, it might be closer to the 206 Skoda. It's not apples with apples- AWD vs RWD by they are both liftbacks etc. Thing is we need to wait and see if Kia do an Audi/VW and call Australia a 'hot' climate which means we may get a de-tuned version. Will be sad of that happens but wouldn't be the first time; Gold R, RS3 etc..

 

[app_master]

If I was buying an everyday vehicle and had to personally pay the running cost then the Skoda Superb Sportline 206TSI AWD would be high on my list of sedans/liftbacks. If they had brought this out as an RS (or vRS), I might have already bought one!

All the best with your car search.

The Stinger may end up being a little cheaper though, if looking at model; Stinger 200 GT-Line (4cyl turbo) or less.

 

[David]

Here is the issue that I see.... Most people lease cars that are in the Stinger's price range. Considering the residual of the stinger, and the resale value, the lease numbers will be through the roof. Just a thought

 

[davebo]

I was really getting excited for this car, but now that I hear it's almost 4,000lbs I'm worried it'll get pretty awful mileage, so unless the price for just a rwd GT can stay somewhere close to $40k, I'm thinking there are better options for me. I'll wait and see of course. Definitely want to compare the 2.0t to the GT now though, but then that's a step down in power and step up in price from what I have now. If it takes a few months for dealers to start knocking money off the invoice I think it'll be worth waiting.

 

[mediocrepizza]

Here is the issue that I see.... Most people lease cars that are in the Stinger's price range. Considering the residual of the stinger, and the resale value, the lease numbers will be through the roof. Just a thought

Precisely why I'm not leasing the car. I was hoping to be able to do this and get the car sooner, but If you play around with their lease calculator for the Kia Cadenza (probably similarly priced), the residual is something like 40% of the original value of the car after 3 years (yikes). I hope this improves over time.

 

[Nujee]

Most people lease cars that are in the Stinger's price range. Considering the residual of the stinger, and the resale value, the lease numbers will be through the roof. Just a thought

Its an interesting calculation to make- considering leasing is massive in the states. In Australia, not so much. We tend to buy these things either out right or on finance. On a side note thats where I am, if I cant afford it outright, will wait until I can. I am leaning towards the 2.0T anyways so hopefully the outlay will not be too much more than my A3 sedan.

 

[moinmoin]

@davebo: To get a handle on MPG, you may want yo use the Genesis G80 Sport as a good comparison, after all, the car has a drivetrain identical to the Stinger's, and the weight is in the same range - more or less. The G80's relevant specs are:
Curb Weight 1,990 kg / 4,387 lb
Mileage (Canada) City 13.8 l /100 km - 17 mpg (US)
Highway 9.7 l /100 km - 24.25 mpg (US)
Combined 11.9 l /100 km - 19.8 mpg (US)
Of course, your mileage may vary and consider, I am only the messenger.....

 

[Kia Stinger]

Thanks to @seanmccubb we've got a solid idea on pricing. I'm not sure how set in stone these are as it was from a survey. The discussion on that is here: https://stingerforum.org/threads/another-survey-price-color-features-usa.351/

Stinger Lux
MSRP: $36,100
Monthly Lease Payment: $339

2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cyl engine
255 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
8 speed automatic transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
18" Allow Wheels

Leather seats
Heated front seats
Drive 4-way lumbar support
Front and Rear Parking Assist Sensors
Puddle Lamps
8" color display (with Navigation) with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
Harmon Kardon audio with 15 speakers
LED Headlamps
Sunroof
7" LCD Color Instrument Cluster
Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Electronic Parking Brake
Garage door opener

Package 1: +$2000
AWD + Heated Steering Wheel

Package 2 +$1,500
Automonous Emergency Braking
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Adanced Smart Cruies Control
High beam assist

----- ----- -----

Stinger GT2
MSRP: $43,400
Monthly Lease Payment: $429

3.3 liter twin turbo V6 engine
365 horsepower and 376 lb.-ft. of torque
8-speed automatic transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
19" Allow Wheels with performance tires

Leather seats
Heated front seats
Front and Rear Parking Assist Sensors
Puddle Lamps
8" color display (with Navigation) with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
Harman Kardon audio with 15 speakers
LED Headlamps
Sunroof
7" LSC Color Instrument Cluster
Bind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Electronic Parking Brake
Garage door opener

Brembo disc brakes
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
Electronically controlled suspension
Flat-bottom sport steering wheel with GT emblem
Outside Auto Dimming Mirrors
Metal finish on interior center console and doors
Metal finish pedal and foot rest
Metal finish door scuff plate
Exterior dark chrome treatment to door mirrors, window surrounds, and front grille

Package 1: +$2000
AWD + Heated Steering Wheel

Package 2 +$1,500
Automonous Emergency Braking
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Adanced Smart Cruies Control
High beam assist

----- ----- -----

Now I didn't see anything about cooled or ventilated seats and that's one thing I really want. So this might not be a complete list of features. Somebody had to type it out and considering some things are capitalized and others aren't (I didn't correct much) it's certainly possible that the writer made other mistakes as well...

 

[eljay]

I'm guessing there are features missing from the lists, since there's no mention of HUD, which, thanks to KEENDESIGN's post about his test drive (Community Lounge), we've already read that at least the 3.3 has. I agree about the cooled/ventilated seats--I definitely would want them.

Given my tame driving habits, I should be buying the 2.0, but if these prices prove to be anywhere near the prices at release time, I probably will buy the 3.3 just to get some of the features that won't be available on the 2.0. Such a bargain!

 

[Kia Stinger]

I believe these are the official official prices. Unless they're not officially the official official prices...

• Stinger starts at $31,900
  
• Stinger Premium starts at $37,100
  
• GT starts at $38,350
  
• GT1 starts at $43,250
  
• GT2 starts at $49,200
  
• All-wheel drive: $2,200

https://jalopnik.com/here-are-the-official-official-price-figures-for-the-k-1820509392

 

[Crisis]

US Pricing vs. Canadian Pricing

Hi guys. Future Stinger buyer here. I've been doing lots of research on Stingers recently and that has only served to reinforce that these cars appear to be great value. Especially in Canada.

Using the Build & Price feature on the KIA USA site, I arrived at a price of $52,300 for a loaded GT2 AWD. Doing the same thing on the Canadian Kia site, I got a price of $51,855 for a GT Limited. Both models are equivalent and both include Destination charges. The big difference is that one is price in $USD and the other is priced in $CDN. At the current exchange rate of 0.805, the Canadian car is selling for $41,730 $USD. So basically, Canadians are paying $11K less for the top-end model. That's a shockingly huge difference.

Now, I haven't checked to see what inventory is currently selling for at US dealers, but the Canadian price is reflective of what the dealers here are charging. Just as a comparison, I ran the same exercise on equivalently optioned Audi S5 Sportbacks. The US price is $62,650 $USD, while the Canadian car is $67,700 $CDN. Still a much better deal in Canada, but not as extreme as on the Stinger.

Not gloating here - simply an interesting observation. I can see wholesalers buying used Canadian Stingers and taking them to the States over the next couple of years.

 

[davebo]

Yes, us USA people are well aware of the ridiculous prices KIA has set for us compared to our neighbors to the north. You'd think it'd be well worth the effort involved to import a model from Canada but there's fine print involved that basically says KIA won't honor any warranty in America if you do that. Plus you all aren't given the option of RWD models apparently. Otherwise I'd fly right up to Toronto. Actually, my wife has to fly to Vancouver for work next weekend but that's kind of a long drive back to the east coast.

 

[Kia Stinger]

US Pricing vs. Canadian Pricing

Hi guys. Future Stinger buyer here. I've been doing lots of research on Stingers recently and that has only served to reinforce that these cars appear to be great value. Especially in Canada.

Using the Build & Price feature on the KIA USA site, I arrived at a price of $52,300 for a loaded GT2 AWD. Doing the same thing on the Canadian Kia site, I got a price of $51,855 for a GT Limited. Both models are equivalent and both include Destination charges. The big difference is that one is price in $USD and the other is priced in $CDN. At the current exchange rate of 0.805, the Canadian car is selling for $41,730 $USD. So basically, Canadians are paying $11K less for the top-end model. That's a shockingly huge difference.

Now, I haven't checked to see what inventory is currently selling for at US dealers, but the Canadian price is reflective of what the dealers here are charging. Just as a comparison, I ran the same exercise on equivalently optioned Audi S5 Sportbacks. The US price is $62,650 $USD, while the Canadian car is $67,700 $CDN. Still a much better deal in Canada, but not as extreme as on the Stinger.

Not gloating here - simply an interesting observation. I can see wholesalers buying used Canadian Stingers and taking them to the States over the next couple of years.

Welcome aboard, @Crisis! Thank you for signing up. Yes, the Stinger is a great deal no matter how you look at it - especially in Canada. You're missing rear wheel drive and some of our warranty - but you do get wireless charging, surround view camera, and a few other things. Are you buying a Stinger any time soon?

 

[Crisis]

Thanks. Happy to be aboard.

Likely buying in a few months. Thus far the only two Stingers at our local dealership have been pre-sold, so I'm limited to sitting in it in the showroom. They should have inventory for test drives in a few weeks, so I'll reserve my final decision until then, but I'd be surprised if I don't pull the trigger on buying a GT Limited.

The shorter warranty may affect resale value, but shouldn't bother me, as I'm not likely to keep it past the 5 years or 100,000kms that they cover up here. The lack of a RWD model in Canada shouldn't be an issue for most Canucks, either. If they didn't offer AWD, that would be the problem. Kind of like Buick, who for some bizarre reason aren't offering their TourX in Canada. Seems to me that vehicle would be the best suited to Canada of all of Buick's offerings.