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What did you pay for your KIA Telluride?

Anyone have any connections in Southeast Texas? They’re asking $7k over MSRP here. :(
 
I bought my '21 SX AWD for MSRP + $1,890 from Mike Shaw Kia in Corpus Christi. Got the 0.9% financing in the last day it was offered too, apparently. The second best offer I encountered for a SX model was MSRP + $5,999 dealer mark-up.
 
I paid MSRP. Was combing all the dealerships around Cincinnati and found a dealer in Dayton, OH (Kia of Dayton) and they had 2 brand new SXP's that just magically came in. I called and asked what price they charge and they said, MSRP and I basically went up and bought one (they had a Pearl White and a Copper Black on the lot - I bought Copper Black one). The great thing is, this dealership gave me a LIFETIME WARRANTY on the Engine (didn't cost me anything, I am sure it more or less a gimmick, but hey, it was something at least). The only thing that got me a little P.O.'d was when they showed me the final price before taxes, they ended up adding mud flaps (as they detailed the car) to the price, which I never asked to be added....they said they were $200.00 1/2 of their cost, so i should be happy (which is total B.S.)....those things are like $50.00, anyway, it wasn't worth fighting and I walked out with our new Telly and i would say they were more fair than any other dealer i had talked to even with the $200.00 mud flap thingy.
 
Conzman said:
I paid MSRP. Was combing all the dealerships around Cincinnati and found a dealer in Dayton, OH (Kia of Dayton) and they had 2 brand new SXP's that just magically came in. I called and asked what price they charge and they said, MSRP and I basically went up and bought one (they had a Pearl White and a Copper Black on the lot - I bought Copper Black one). The great thing is, this dealership gave me a LIFETIME WARRANTY on the Engine (didn't cost me anything, I am sure it more or less a gimmick, but hey, it was something at least). The only thing that got me a little P.O.'d was when they showed me the final price before taxes, they ended up adding mud flaps (as they detailed the car) to the price, which I never asked to be added....they said they were $200.00 1/2 of their cost, so i should be happy (which is total B.S.)....those things are like $50.00, anyway, it wasn't worth fighting and I walked out with our new Telly and i would say they were more fair than any other dealer i had talked to even with the $200.00 mud flap thingy.
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It feels good when you find a gem...I think they have Tellurides showing up at dealerships not spoken for..and you can get them at MSRP...They are fantastic SUV's...Show some pics...I got mine at MSRP as well...
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Beautiful ride...Here is mine....SX Prestige...I am not fond of the Night Fall Edition...I like the Chrome and the rims...on the SX Prestige...non night fall...
 

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dford1968 said:
Beautiful ride...Here is mine....SX Prestige...I am not fond of the Night Fall Edition...I like the Chrome and the rims...on the SX Prestige...non night fall...
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Totally agree, your car is sweet - Moss Green?. Nightfall isn't my thing, but i can see why some people like it. I am working on Ceramic Coating mine next. I Ceramic Leather Coated the interior today - this thing has been in my garage for like 2 weeks. Did you buy mats yet? I bought the OEM ones but am having regrets, might get the smartliners and take back my OEM ones, thoughts?
 
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Conzman said:
Totally agree, your car is sweet - Moss Green?. I think the Nightfall GRILL looks really cheap. I am working on Ceramic Coating mine next. I Ceramic Leather Coated the interior today - this thing has been in my garage for like 2 weeks. Did you buy mats yet? I bought the OEM ones but am having regrets, might get the smartliners and take back my OEM ones, thoughts?
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Which ceramic leather coating did you use and is it as easy to apply as it appears?
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Conzman said:
Totally agree, your car is sweet - Moss Green?. I think the Nightfall GRILL looks really cheap. I am working on Ceramic Coating mine next. I Ceramic Leather Coated the interior today - this thing has been in my garage for like 2 weeks. Did you buy mats yet? I bought the OEM ones but am having regrets, might get the smartliners and take back my OEM ones, thoughts?
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I bought the OEM mats and the folding cargo tray...and I ordered the Telluride license plates cover...I am not to fond of the mats and the tray..looking for better options...
 
noles1983 said:
Which ceramic leather coating did you use and is it as easy to apply as it appears?
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I bought Crystal Serum Light with Exo 4. It takes some time and patience or you can really screw your car up. I have done like 5 cars now, never used CSL but looking forward to how easy it will be. I also ordered a full hood Clear Film Bra with a 1/2" lip, which will take some time to install too I have some work ahead of me.
 
dford1968 said:
I bought the OEM mats and the folding cargo tray...and I ordered the Telluride license plates cover...I am not to fond of the mats and the tray..looking for better options...
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The OEM Rubber Mats or Carpeted Mats?
 
They are a good value. Once mats are in they're in, they do the job. We'll see how they hold up over time appearance wise. I've also owned WeatherTech, these will work just fine for me and saved me $100👍
 
johnwashere2 said:
I like the palisade exterior better. I plan to wait took , it’s hard. Although I’ve waited this long for a car , I should be able to keep waiting. No way I will buy without any discounts. If I have to wait to end of year , I guess I can. The sorento is $8k under sticker so I figured $6k is aggressive but fair. Cant hurt to ask.
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Do you think the Telluride will be discounted that much? How do you know. Nobody in Dallas area is doing that as far as I know
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Ken Foley said:
Do you think the Telluride will be discounted that much? How do you know. Nobody in Dallas area is doing that as far as I know
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I think he got his car a year and a half ago. MSRP is kinda the bottom end of the market right now and probably will be for a while. Some people have gotten theirs recently for a few hundred under without incentives.
 
NDBlackEX said:
I think he got his car a year and a half ago. MSRP is kinda the bottom end of the market right now and probably will be for a while. Some people have gotten theirs recently for a few hundred under without incentives.
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I looked at that also. @johnwashere2 - how did things work out for you? Obviously you didn’t wait out the madness and ended up going with the Telly. how did you make out?
 
Are people seriously paying 5-10k over MSRP? Went and looked at the vehicle today, great looking car, great interior, engine was fine. I understand the ratings this car has received, but I can't help but believe a part of those ratings is the price point? I laughed at the sales guy and left.
 
DandyDon said:
Are people seriously paying 5-10k over MSRP? Went and looked at the vehicle today, great looking car, great interior, engine was fine. I understand the ratings this car has received, but I can't help but believe a part of those ratings is the price point? I laughed at the sales guy and left.
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I can verify every dealer I have contacted here in Florida is a minimum of $3,900 over MSRP for the SX or SXP (and as much as $11k over). I've been able to get one down to $3,200 and that is it so far. Been trying for 3 weeks and have communicated with over 10 dealers.

-Frank
 
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