2021 EX Photos?

[ScottR]

Are those the 20” machined wheels?

Yes

 

[sbmtka]

Where are you getting $10K? If I price an EX with the premium package on KIA's website I get $39,085 (which he has based on the upgraded headlights). The SX starts at $42,190. That is a difference of $3,105. Priced them both without AWD since it is a stand alone option on both. For the $3,105 you get the following over the EX with premium package:

- Black wheels with upgraded Michelin tires
- LED Fog lamps
- Reverse tilt down side mirrors
- Dual Sunroofs
- Harman Kardon Stereo Upgrade
- High Beam Assist
- Blind Spot View Monitor - with upgraded dash display
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/ HomeLink
- 12-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat, w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Support
- Driver's Seat Integrated Memory System
- Stainless-Steel Pedals
- Front Parking Distance Warning
- Surround View Monitor
- Memory Seats

You don't have to get the prestige package to get a ton of content for only $3K. Not trying to give buyers remorse - but more of a question on your $10K comment. While I ordered an SX with the prestige package - the standard SX trim is a huge deal over the EX. Tons of content - for a relatively small price increase. Even if you throw in the Nightfall Package - you are still less than a $5K price difference.

While I appreciate KIA offering the LED headlamps on a lower trim for safety reasons - the price difference for an EXP versus SX seems really close. Why not just get the SX? I guess it would add around $60/month to your five year note - and that might be a deal breaker for some. But I think I would go out to eat one less time per month to have the SX. But that is just me.

We have a deposit in on a 2021 EX/P w/NE in GWP and you have my wife and I going back and forth. We're both "tall" at 6'2" and 5'9" so I love the idea of the thigh extension on the drivers seat for longer trips. Also going with Black interior so the dual sunroof could help lighten up the cabin. It's only a $1,500 step to the SX (non-nightfall) but my wife only really cared about the black rims...not all the black trim/badging.

 

[ScottR]

We have a deposit in on a 2021 EX/P w/NE in GWP and you have my wife and I going back and forth. We're both "tall" at 6'2" and 5'9" so I love the idea of the thigh extension on the drivers seat for longer trips. Also going with Black interior so the dual sunroof could help lighten up the cabin. It's only a $1,500 step to the SX (non-nightfall) but my wife only really cared about the black rims...not all the black trim/badging.

If you're on the fence, go to the SX.

 

[sbmtka]

If you're on the fence, go to the SX.

You'll be happy to know you've talked some sense into someone today. We were able to change our order (mid-July) as it was not yet accepted by Kia. Moved from EX-P w/NF & Towing to SX & Towing. They even had a white SX on their lot today so we ran down to see it. My wife has been drawn to the black SX rims for a while but has been on the fence about Nightfall. With the black interior I think we'll enjoy the additional rear sunroof as well.

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[Frankie Knuckles]

You'll be happy to know you've talked some sense into someone today. We were able to change our order (mid-July) as it was not yet accepted by Kia. Moved from EX-P w/NF & Towing to SX & Towing. They even had a white SX on their lot today so we ran down to see it. My wife has been drawn to the black SX rims for a while but has been on the fence about Nightfall. With the black interior I think we'll enjoy the additional rear sunroof as well.

I think you’ll love the SX. Congrats.

 

[ccorry21]

The only reason I was considering EXP was the LED headlights. I saw another person on the forum post the CR review, and I was surprised they they didn’t hate on the halogen headlights. While I do like the captain chair option in the Premium package, the 5k difference by forgoing the EXP and going with the base EX vs the SX is a pretty decent gap.

 

[ccorry21]

I'm super happy with the purchase, but already having FOMO about not getting the SX.
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Did you get AWD? If so, can you confirm what brand of tires it has?