KIA Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
2021 Kia Telluride SX
$40,999
2023 Kia Forte GT
$22,544
2019 Kia Sorento EX
$20,431
2021 Kia Forte LXS
$14,468
2021 Kia Forte LXS
$15,095
2021 Kia Sportage S
$17,943
2023 Kia Sorento LX
$27,477
2021 Kia K5 LX
$18,405
2020 Kia Soul EX
$14,876
2023 Kia EV6 Wind
$26,168
2023 Kia EV6 Wind
$27,326
2020 Kia Sportage S
$17,671
2020 Kia Sportage LX
$15,593
2021 Kia Sorento LX
$20,392
2022 Kia Soul LX
$14,924
2020 Kia Optima LX
$15,115
2022 Kia Soul LX
$14,276
2021 Kia Soul S
$13,335
2022 Kia K5 LXS
$20,933
2021 Kia Sportage LX
$16,468
What Does KIA Certified Mean?
A KIA Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle is one that has passed an inspection process agreed upon between KIA and the dealer. The criteria vary between manufacturers. It typically consists of 100+ point visible and mechanical inspections. Certified cars are often ones with lower miles that needed little dealer reconditioning. Extended warranties and service plans are often included in the purchase price of a CPO vehicle.
Why Does a Certified KIA Cost More?
A KIA Certified Vehicle is almost always more expensive than a similar non-certified auto. The bulk of this extra cost is the extended warranty, which usually backed by the manufacturer. Some CPO programs include limited scheduled maintenance items and even roadside assistance. The remaining amount is essentially pure profit to the dealer.
Is it Worth Paying Extra for a Certified KIA?
Maybe. The CPO upcharge might only be a few hundred dollars on popular models, but thousands on luxury vehicles. The CPO program was created in part to provide consumers some peace of mind when buying a used car. But, ultimately this program exists to help dealers sell cars. Dealers inspect and recondition nearly every used car, certified or not, before offering them for sale. In most cases, an extended warranty from a third party would be cheaper than the difference between a regular "used" car and one labeled as CPO. Be sure to shop around and read the fine print on what is actually included in the CPO program.