I’m looking to lease a Kia Telluride EX X-Line with a 36m/15k-mile/year allowance. From what I can tell, this is the only trim that currently qualifies for the $1,200 lease cash incentive.
I’ve leased cars before, but never with Kia, so I’m hoping to get some real-world insights or tips before signing.
My main questions:
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Can you pre-purchase additional miles upfront (as a cushion in case I go over the 15k allowance)?
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If you buy miles in advance, does that affect the residual value even though the lease is written for 15k miles per year? I know it might slightly change the payment if those miles are rolled in at the start.
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How is Kia Finance at lease-end? Any issues with inspections, wear-and-tear assessments, or surprise charges?
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Anything specific to leasing with Kia that’s different from other brands — good or bad?
Appreciate any insight from those who’ve leased with Kia recently, or anyone that works at Kia, especially on how they handle miles and lease-end returns.