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Kia Warranty Denial

This is an article in progress. Kia erroneously denied a warranty claim on our company vehicle. Suit filed against Kia and Dealer for breach of warranty.    Jeremy Carrifee | Escalated Case Representative   Kia Motors America, Inc. Southern Region 111 Peters Canyon Rd., Irvine, CA 92606 T 520-770-4746 F

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2011 Kia Sportage

Diminished Value Calculator  : 2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility MSRP: $20,295 VIN: KNDPB3A2XB7067063 Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $13,475 UVC: 2011485079 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $21,403 MPG: 22/31 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 225/60R17 Weight: 4519 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 176 @ 6000 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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2012 Kia Optima EX 4D Sedan

Diminished Value Calculator  :2012 Kia Optima EX 4D Sedan MSRP: $23,200 VIN: 5XXGN4A7C Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $15,925 UVC: 2012485037 Mileage: 0 Equip Ret: $24,297 MPG: 24/34 Mileage Cat: B Tire Size: 215/55R17 Weight: 3223 Cylinders: 4 Base HP: 200 @ 6300 Fuel Type: Gas Transmission: A Taxable HP:

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Atlanta Kia Lease Deals and Specials

November 2013 Lease Specials: Kia      2014 Kia Forte $179 Per Month for 36 months. $1999 due at signing See your participating Kia dealer for more details on these special offers.   2014 Kia Sorento $239 Per Month for 36 months. $1999 due at signing See your participating Kia dealer

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2013 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2013 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan 2013 KIA OPTIMA EFFECTIVE 05-31-12 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2013: Realignment of Trims CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 53222 4D Sedan LX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20255.00 21200.00 53242 4D Sedan EX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21955.00 23500.00 55282 4D Sedan SX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25040.00 26800.00 55282 4D Sedan SX Limited……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28290.00 30150.00 OTHER CHARGES MODEL

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2012 Kia Sorento SX 4D Utility

2012 Kia Sorento SX 4D Utility VIN:   5XYKW4A27C UVC:   2012485091 VIN + UVC:   5XYKW4A2C091 MSRP:   $33,150 Finance Advance:   $26,875 Model Number:   74282 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   10,644 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $20,600 24 $17,675 30 $16,500 36 $15,325 42 $14,125 48 $12,925 60

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2013 Kia Sorento LX

2013 Kia Sorento LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   5XYKT4A18DG328765 UVC:   2013485033 VIN + UVC:   5XYKT4A1D033 MSRP:   $23,150 Finance Advance:   $21,000 Model Number:   72222 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $15,600 24 $13,875 30 $12,925 36

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2011 Kia Sportage EX 4D Utility AWD

2011 Kia Sportage EX 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   KNDPCCA23B UVC:   2011485084 VIN + UVC:   KNDPCCA2B084 MSRP:   $24,795 Finance Advance:   $21,375 Model Number:   42442 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   14,329 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $15,650 24 $13,500 30 $12,650

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2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility

2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility VIN:   KNDPA3A2B UVC:   2011485079 VIN + UVC:   KNDPA3A2B079 MSRP:   $20,295 Finance Advance:   $19,400 Model Number:   42222 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   9,849 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,500 24 $12,150 30 $11,375 36 $10,600 42 $9,700 48 $8,800 60

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2012 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan

2012 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan VIN:   5XXGR4A60CG0 UVC:   2012485069 VIN + UVC:   5XXGR4A6C069 MSRP:   $26,500 Finance Advance:   $22,500 Model Number:   53282 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,700 24 $14,250 30 $13,075 36 $11,900 42 $10,850 48 $9,800 60

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