It looks like the 2019 GT1 has the Drive Wise Package and ventilated seats standard, compared to the 2018 GT1, where the Drive Wise Package was a $2000 option and ventilated seats were not an option.
Ruturaj
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Always wanted white with red interior stinger finally getting it officially for 2019. Few unicorns were there with this combo but all were RWD and I have been looking for AWD. We finally getting SVM, heated rear seats and wireless charger.
But Kia is still limiting few options and holding back features that are available in all other markets.
1. Remote start and HVAC control from phone
2. Grey interior not present in GT models.
3. Red interior on limited trims (not on Panthera Metal).
Recently, I looked at few 2018 Stingers, Panthera metal color looked awesome. Blue looked better in person than I expected but still don't want it. Ceramic silver still not appealing to me. So I will end up with my original choice, white with red interior.
But Kia is still limiting few options and holding back features that are available in all other markets.
1. Remote start and HVAC control from phone
2. Grey interior not present in GT models.
3. Red interior on limited trims (not on Panthera Metal).
Recently, I looked at few 2018 Stingers, Panthera metal color looked awesome. Blue looked better in person than I expected but still don't want it. Ceramic silver still not appealing to me. So I will end up with my original choice, white with red interior.
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I am working on a similar deal but the dealer has quoted me $680/month(inclusive of 8% taxes) for 36 month/10k miles and $0 down payment. I thought he was trying to cheat me adding some hidden charges or high interest rate/rent. I want that hidden price to come up when I decide to buy the car.
If you don't mind can you share the first month payment?
I am working on a similar deal but the dealer has quoted me $680/month(inclusive of 8% taxes) for 36 month/10k miles and $0 down payment. I thought he was trying to cheat me adding some hidden charges or high interest rate/rent. I want that hidden price to come up when I decide to buy the car.
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I ended up with $645 and that includes tire & rim hazard...otherwise it was $630 a month. I chose the tire & rim harazrd just in case the wife takes the car and scuffs the rims like she does sometimes on her Lexus. Oh plus mine is 12k miles per year. They can do better for you.
davebo
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I'm just glad they didn't add Sunset Yellow or I'd really be regretting not waiting.
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
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Not just other markets. As JayceM pointed out to me, the 2019 Kia Optima now has UVO Link with those features in the US. Kia decided the much more expensive Stinger will have to wait again.
reference: 2019 Optima debuts Kia's updated infotainment packaging
Ruturaj
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I saw that too few days ago (I also created thread about that on letter to kia section). But 2019 optima feature list doesn't have that but there news section does. They changed names too for packages that include these features.
