2018 Kia Stinger Pricing is Entirely Reasonable
The 2018 Kia Stinger will start at $32,795 in the United States including destination.
For that price, you’ll get a rear-wheel-drive Stinger with the 255-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. A step up to the 365-hp 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 model will run the price up to $39,895. All-wheel drive can be optioned on both cars for a $2,200 premium. The eight-speed automatic is the only transmission option and is standard on all models.
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The Stinger model lineup will start with the entry-level base model and extend to include Premium, GT, GT1, and the range-topping GT2. The base and Premium trims are exclusive to 2.0-liter models. The pricing structure for the trim lines will be as follows (all prices including destination):
2.0 base: $32, 795
2.0 Premium: $37,895
3.3 GT: $39,895
3.3 GT1: $44,395
3.3 GT2: $50,395
We think the Stinger’s price is quite fair and should allow it to be a more budget-friendly alternative to sporty sedans like the Cadillac ATS and BMW 3 Series. The question is, will badge snobbery drive enthusiast buyers away?
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Sam McEachern holds a diploma in journalism from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and has been covering the automotive industry for over 5 years. He conducts reviews and writes AutoGuide's news content. He's a die-hard motorsports fan with a passion for performance cars of all sorts.
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It's a value priced strategy. Once this model gains traction, it'll be priced more like it's rivals. I'd totally pick one of these up, and it's even cooler because it's the underdog in the segment. Besides, I see VW's, BMW's, Lexus', and Mercedes sport sedans/GT's everywhere. Something different like this is refreshing and it looks promising. Not to mention, fun which is accentuated by the fact that you'll have paid at least 10k less than the majority of it's competition.