Today: 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Blog / Community

King Kia Is Holding A Pet Adoption Event Saturday, Sept. 10th!!! | Gaithersburg, MD

BLOG_HEADER_3

We here at King Kia in Gaithersburg, MD, absolutely adore our furry friends! The perfect partner to go on road trips, hiking trails, beach getaways, and more, our pups mean the world to us! So, if you’re looking for a loyal companion to go with you on your next adventure, come into our dealership at 953 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, Saturday, September 10th for our Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event! We expect to have 4 or 5 dogs available for adoption on site for you to visit between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm! We can’t wait to help find you a best buddy and, if you’re in the market, an exciting brand-new 2022 or 2023 Kia model! We hope to see you next Saturday!

Posted in:

Related Posts

BLOG_HEADER_2

Join Us For Our Memorial Day Family Cookout! | Gaithersburg, MD

The long weekend is approaching and if you're looking for lots of fun and BIG savings, then you’ve come to the right place! Join the King Kia team Monday, May 29th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for our Memorial Day Family Cookout! Bring the family and enjoy free hot dogs, burgers, soda, chips, and more! Plus with your purchase of a brand-new Kia you will get a $500 additional vehicle discount*! Don’t miss out on a great day of community fun and awesome deals! Stop by our dealership at 953 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, this Monday! We hope to see you there! *Available on new cars with financing through our preferred lender. See dealer for details.

Buy or Lease a Kia

Buy or Lease a Kia: Which Is Right for You?

Buying and leasing can put you behind the wheel of the exact same Kia, but what happens afterward can look completely different. One driver might want to buy a Kia Sportage, make payments toward ownership, and keep it well beyond the end of the loan. Someone else might lease a Kia K4 because they like changing vehicles every few years and want the flexibility to explore something new when the lease ends. The right choice depends on how much you drive, how long you typically keep a vehicle, your budget, and what you want the next few years of ownership to look like. At King Kia in Gaithersburg, we help drivers throughout Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, Silver Spring, and the surrounding Maryland communities compare both options. You can start by browsing our New Kia Inventory, checking our New Vehicle Specials and current lease offers, or using our Online Payment Calculator to start putting real numbers behind your decision. Buying a Kia Makes Sense When You Want to Keep It Buying is usually the easier option to picture because the end goal is straightforward: ownership. You finance your Kia, make payments according to your loan agreement, and once the vehicle is paid off, it's yours. Ownership also removes the mileage considerations associated with a lease. If your commute changes, you start taking more road trips, or suddenly find yourself driving into D.C. several times a week, you aren't working within a predetermined lease mileage allowance. You also have more freedom to personalize your vehicle and decide when you're ready to sell or trade it. Already own a vehicle? King Kia 's Value Your Trade tool can help you estimate what it could contribute toward your next Kia. If you'd rather sell without buying another vehicle at the same time, explore our We Buy Cars program instead. Leasing a Kia Gives You a Different Kind of Flexibility Keeping the same vehicle for the better part of a decade isn't everyone's goal. Leasing can make sense if you enjoy driving newer vehicles and like the idea of reconsidering your options every few years. Instead of financing a vehicle toward eventual ownership, you're typically paying for its use during a defined lease term, subject to the terms of your agreement. That can be especially interesting as the Kia lineup continues to expand. King Kia offers gas, hybrid, and electric Kia models, giving you several different ways to approach your next vehicle. The Kia that makes sense for your life today may be different from what you'll want a few years from now, and leasing gives you a natural point to reconsider those needs at the end of your term. Our Current Kia Lease Offers are a useful place to compare available opportunities as you decide whether leasing fits your plans. How Much You Drive Matters Take a look at your odometer. If you're regularly putting significant mileage on your vehicle traveling around Gaithersburg and the DMV, taking frequent road trips, or simply don't want to think about annual mileage limits, buying may give you more freedom. Lease agreements generally establish mileage allowances, and exceeding the mileage specified in your agreement can mean additional charges when the vehicle is returned. Drivers with relatively predictable commutes and annual mileage may find those limits easy to plan around. Checking how many miles you've added to your current vehicle over the last year or two can give you a useful real-world number to bring into the decision. Don't Make the Decision on Monthly Payment Alone Your monthly payment matters, but buying and leasing aren't two versions of the same financial arrangement. Loan and lease agreements can differ in their terms, upfront costs, mileage considerations, payment structures, and what happens at the end. Comparing the monthly numbers without considering those differences doesn't give you the whole picture. Use King Kia 's Online Payment Calculator to experiment with potential purchase scenarios based on factors like vehicle price, down payment, interest rate, and loan term. Our Finance Department can then help you compare available financing and leasing options in greater detail. King Kia works with manufacturer programs along with local and national lenders, and we assist customers across a wide range of credit backgrounds. When you're ready to move forward, you can complete our Online Finance Application before your visit. Buying or Leasing Can Start Online Once you have an idea of which direction makes sense, you don't have to wait until you're sitting inside the dealership to start shopping. Our How to Buy Online page can walk you through the digital shopping process, while the King Kia Express Store gives you another convenient way to move your purchase forward from home. Browse available Kia models, compare your options, estimate the value of your current vehicle, and complete more of the shopping process on your own schedule. Start with the part that's more fun: finding the Kia you actually want. Explore our gas, hybrid, and electric models and then decide how you want to put one in your driveway. Buy or Lease Your Next Kia at King Kia in Gaithersburg If you'd like to finish making payments and have a Kia that belongs to you, buying may align naturally with your plans. If you'd rather have a built-in opportunity to reconsider what you drive every few years, leasing may be worth exploring. Your mileage, budget, driving habits, and long-term plans can help narrow down the answer. Our job is to give you the information and available options so you can decide which one makes the most sense for you. Browse the New Kia Inventory, compare our New Vehicle Specials and Current Lease Offers, use Value Your Trade, or visit our Express Store to start exploring from home. You can also visit King Kia at 953 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 to compare your options with our finance team. We proudly serve drivers throughout Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, Silver Spring, and the surrounding Maryland communities.

2027 Kia EV3

The 2027 Kia EV3 Makes Going Electric Feel Surprisingly Familiar

For a lot of drivers, switching to an electric vehicle isn't really about the vehicle. It's about everything that comes with it. Questions about charging, range, road trips, and everyday convenience are often what keep people researching instead of making the leap. The all-new 2027 Kia EV3 feels designed to answer those questions with practical solutions instead of asking owners to change the way they live. With up to a Kia-estimated 320 miles of all-electric range on the Wind FWD trim, DC fast charging capability, access to one of North America's largest charging networks, and a thoughtfully designed interior, the EV3 brings electric ownership within reach without making it feel intimidating. Drivers throughout Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Montgomery County have a lot to look forward to. Charging Looks Much Simpler Than It Used To One of the biggest hurdles for first-time EV buyers has always been uncertainty. Where do I charge? Will my vehicle be compatible? Is it going to take forever? The EV3 tackles those concerns from several directions. Its built-in North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port provides access to an expansive fast-charging network, while Kia Plug and Charge allows compatible charging sessions to begin automatically after plugging in. There are fewer apps to open, fewer steps to remember, and less time spent standing beside the charger wondering what comes next. Sometimes convenience comes from removing steps rather than adding features. Fast Charging Helps the EV3 Fit Into Everyday Life The EV3 isn't designed around spending hours waiting for a battery to recharge. When connected to a compatible DC fast charger, the Light trim can recharge from 10% to 80% in as little as 29 minutes. That opens the door to topping off the battery during a lunch break, while running errands, or before heading back out for the weekend. Charging starts feeling less like an event and more like another stop along the way. The Cabin Feels Modern Without Feeling Complicated Technology should make driving feel easier. The EV3's driver-focused cockpit combines nearly 30 inches of digital display space with navigation, Wireless Apple CarPlay®, and Wireless Android Auto™, giving drivers quick access to the information they use most often. Available features such as a Blind-Spot View Monitor, 360° Surround View Monitor, and up to 27 available driver assistance and collision avoidance technologies continue that same approach. They're there to provide confidence without demanding constant attention. This EV Can Help Power More Than the Drive One of the most interesting available features on the EV3 has nothing to do with driving. With available Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, the EV3 can supply power to compatible devices like campsite lighting, laptops, or other electronics. Whether you're spending the afternoon at a park, working outside, or setting up camp for the weekend, the vehicle becomes a portable power source instead of simply transportation. It's one of those features you might not expect to use often until the day you're really glad it's there. Kia Didn't Forget the Practical Side The EV3 may introduce new technology, but it still succeeds at the everyday things drivers expect from a compact SUV. Its spacious interior and available dual-motor electronic all-wheel drive help the EV3 adapt to changing schedules, changing weather, and changing plans. Those qualities matter just as much as battery size or charging speed because they're the things owners notice every time they get behind the wheel. Electric doesn't have to mean different for the sake of being different. The EV3 Feels Like an EV Designed for Real Life The most interesting thing about the 2027 Kia EV3 isn't that it introduces new technology. It's that so much of that technology works behind the scenes. Charging becomes simpler. Road trips require less planning. Everyday convenience feels familiar. Even the available power generator adds another layer of usefulness without asking owners to learn an entirely new way of driving. Drivers interested in learning more about the upcoming 2027 Kia EV3 can stay connected with the team at King Kia, located at 953 North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg, MD, as additional details become available. The first generation of electric vehicles often asked drivers to adapt to the technology. The EV3 feels like the technology has finally started adapting to the driver.