The Hatch-Tacular 2018 Kia Stinger Will Start At $32,795: Report [UPDATED WITH OFFICIAL FIGURES]

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The sporty Korean sedan with a hatch that came along and stole our hearts now has a price tag.

(Update: A Kia spokesperson responded with the 2018 Kia Stinger’s official pricing:

  • $31,900 for base Stinger 2.0T
  • $37,000 for Stinger Premium 2.0T
  • $39,000 for GT 3.3 T
  • $43,500 for GT1 3.3T
  • $49,500 for GT2 3.3 T
  • AWD $2,200 for all models
  • Destination $895

The person noted that these are estimates and could change before the car goes on sale in December.)

The base-model Stinger, powered by a 255-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine will cost $32,795 right off the bat. The 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 rear-driven version, with 365 HP, will start at $39,895. An additional all-wheel-drive option is available for $2,200.

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And a fully loaded AWD Stinger could allegedly set you back about $51,000. All these figures are courtesy of The Car Connection. We have reached out to Kia ourselves to independently verify these figures and will update if we hear back.

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So! First impressions: The price is a liiiiiittle high for a Kia, but when you consider what you’re getting, then it seems way more justified. For example, a BMW 340i (yes, I just went there) with 320 HP (notice: less!) already costs nearly $10,000 more than the RWD V6 Stinger. The one we tested in 2016 came out to be $58,420, mostly because of crap like a Track Handling Package.

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Brand snobbery aside, though, I truly consider this a good bang-for-your-buck option. And how many other sedans have a hatch?